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Sample Book, "Imported Chinese Handblocked Wallpapers", Vol. 3

This is a Sample book. It was distributed by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is block-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Unknown donor: found in Collection.

Its dimensions are

32.5 x 52 cm (12 13/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book, "Imported Chinese Handblocked Wallpapers", Vol. 3; Distributed by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (United States); China; block-printed paper; 32.5 x 52 cm (12 13/16 x 20 1/2 in.); 1980-77-10-1/15

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