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Sidewall, Queen Anne

This is a sidewall. It was designed by William Morris and manufactured by Jeffrey & Company. It is dated 1868–70 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is block-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Robert W. Friedel. It is credited Gift of Robert W. Friedel.

Its dimensions are

21 x 57.5 cm (8 1/4 x 22 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"Queen Anne" was adapted from an Eighteenth century design and was first offered for sale in 1870 along with "Venetian" and "Indian, contributing to the revival of post-medieval ornamentalism.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Queen Anne; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Manufactured by Jeffrey & Company (United Kingdom); England; block-printed on paper; 21 x 57.5 cm (8 1/4 x 22 5/8 in.); Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1941-74-22

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