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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Frieze, The Washington

This is a Frieze. It was manufactured by Robert Graves Co.. It is dated 1905–1915 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is machine-printed paper, mica flakes. 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

91.5 x 56 cm (36 x 22 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in top selvedge: "The Washington Robert Graves Co." pattern number "3926".

Cite this object as

Frieze, The Washington; Manufactured by Robert Graves Co. (United States); USA; machine-printed paper, mica flakes; 91.5 x 56 cm (36 x 22 1/16 in.); Gift of Victorian Collectibles; 1979-91-578

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