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Sidewall, Apple

This is a sidewall. It was designed by William Morris and manufactured by Jeffrey & Company. It is dated 1877 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

54 x 57 cm (21 1/4 x 22 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in pink, right selvedge: MORRIS & Co.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Apple; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Manufactured by Jeffrey & Company (United Kingdom); England; block-printed on paper; 54 x 57 cm (21 1/4 x 22 7/16 in.); Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1941-74-8-a/c

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