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1936

  • Work on this object began.

1956

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

1993

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Sidewall (USA), 1936–56

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Lennon Wall Paper Company. It is dated 1936–56 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is machine-printed, textured ground. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Suzanne Lipschutz. It is credited Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.

Its dimensions are

55 cm (21 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on selvage: "WATERFAST, 8452, RUN I, U.W.P.C. OF N.A. UNION MADE, MADE IN U.S.A."

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA), 1936–56; Manufactured by Lennon Wall Paper Company; machine-printed, textured ground; 55 cm (21 5/8 in.); Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz; 1991-89-105

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