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Object Timeline

1907

  • Work on this object began.

1908

  • Work on this object ended.

2001

  • We acquired this object.

2007

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It was made by Benton, Heath & Co.. It is dated 1907–1908 and we acquired it in 2001. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Agnes Bourne. It is credited Gift of Agnes Bourne.

  • Kettle And Stand (England)
  • copper, brass, ebony (kettle), wrought iron (stand).
  • Museum purchase from the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund.
  • 1990-167-1-a/d
  • Vase Vase
  • earthenware, enamel.
  • Gift of Justin G. Schiller.
  • 1992-100-9

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 56.8 cm (22 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in right selvedge: "Benton, Heath & Co. Hoboken, N.J."

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Made by Benton, Heath & Co.; machine-printed paper; H x W x D: 56.8 cm (22 3/8 in.); Gift of Agnes Bourne; 2000-44-1

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