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1943

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2015

2025

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Printing Roller (USA)

This is a Printing roller. It was manufactured by F. E. James Co.. It is dated 1850–55 and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is wood, metal, felt. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Myrta Mason. It is credited Gift of Myrta Mason.

Its dimensions are

55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.) diam 13.5 cm

Cite this object as

Printing Roller (USA); Manufactured by F. E. James Co.; wood, metal, felt; 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.) diam 13.5 cm; Gift of Myrta Mason; 1943-54-2

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