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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1880–1900 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is block-printed and embossed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

Its dimensions are

70.5 x 49 cm (27 3/4 x 19 5/16 in.)

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Sidewall (USA); block-printed and embossed paper; 70.5 x 49 cm (27 3/4 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis; 1981-65-19

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