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Sidewall (France)

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by J. Zuber et Cie. It is dated 1890–1900 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is block-printed paper, embossed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Arlene and Thomas C. Ellis and Arlene M. Ellis. It is credited Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis.

Its dimensions are

69.5 x 49.5 cm (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (France); Manufactured by J. Zuber et Cie; block-printed paper, embossed; 69.5 x 49.5 cm (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.); Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis; 1981-65-10

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