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Object Timeline

1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

1997

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Frieze (USA)

This is a Frieze. It was manufactured by York Card & Paper Co.. It is dated 1905–1915 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is machine printed oatmeal paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Victorian Collectibles. It is credited Gift of Victorian Collectibles.

Its dimensions are

94 x 49 cm (37 x 19 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in top selvedge: York Card & Paper Co. 1786.

Cite this object as

Frieze (USA); Manufactured by York Card & Paper Co.; machine printed oatmeal paper; 94 x 49 cm (37 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Victorian Collectibles; 1979-91-529

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