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1982

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall (Japan)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1875–1900 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is embossed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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Its dimensions are

123 x 92 cm (48 7/16 x 36 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (Japan); embossed paper; 123 x 92 cm (48 7/16 x 36 1/4 in.); 1982-73-1

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