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1935

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1941

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Sidewall, The Golden Age

This is a sidewall. It was designed by Walter Crane. It is dated 1935 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is block-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by D. Lorraine Yerkes. It is credited Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes.

Its dimensions are

100 x 57 cm (39 3/8 x 22 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in right selvage: Victorian Wall Paper Golden Age

Cite this object as

Sidewall, The Golden Age; Designed by Walter Crane ((English, 1845–1915)); USA; block-printed paper; 100 x 57 cm (39 3/8 x 22 7/16 in.); Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes; 1941-107-18

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