There are 2 other images of this object. This image is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions), and as such we offer a high-resolution image of it. See our image rights statement.

 

See more objects with the color dimgrey darkslategrey darkslategrey darkkhaki lightgrey or see all the colors for this object.

Object Timeline

1940

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall, Japanese Leather

This is a Sidewall. It is dated 1875–85 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is embossed paper, stained, gilded and varnished. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Montgomery Hare. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare.

Its dimensions are

43 x 22 cm (16 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Japanese Leather; Japan; embossed paper, stained, gilded and varnished; 43 x 22 cm (16 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare; 1940-96-1-a/k

This image is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18562203/ |title=Sidewall, Japanese Leather |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=31 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>