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Sidewall (Japan)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1875–99 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is 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

106 x 87 cm (41 3/4 x 34 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (Japan); embossed paper; 106 x 87 cm (41 3/4 x 34 1/4 in.); Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis; 1981-65-72

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