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Sidewall (France)

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Paul Balin. It is dated 1872 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is block printed on embossed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Edith Wetmore and Maude Wetmore. It is credited Gift of Edith and Maude Wetmore.

Its dimensions are

73 x 50.5 cm (28 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.)

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Sidewall (France); Manufactured by Paul Balin; block printed on embossed paper; 73 x 50.5 cm (28 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.); Gift of Edith and Maude Wetmore; 1939-45-1

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