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1965

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1982

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Sample Book, "Opera and Ballet Murals", Volume One

This is a Sample book. It was designed by Robert Davison and manufactured by James Seeman Studios Inc.. It is dated 1965 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is screen printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Vincent Scalia. It is credited Gift of Vincent Scalia.

It is inscribed

20th Anniversary Celebration

Cite this object as

Sample Book, "Opera and Ballet Murals", Volume One; Designed by Robert Davison; Manufactured by James Seeman Studios Inc.; USA; screen printed; Gift of Vincent Scalia; 1982-35-2-1/18

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