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This and 40 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Sample Book (USA).

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Sidewall - Sample, Skeletons

This is a Sidewall - sample. It was designed by William Justema and made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is screen printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Skeletons in the Closet.

This object was donated by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..

Its dimensions are

45 x 74 cm (17 11/16 x 29 1/8 in. )

It is inscribed

Printed in right selvedge: Katzenbach and Warren Skeletons.

Cite this object as

Sidewall - Sample, Skeletons; Designed by William Justema (American, 1905–1987); Made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (United States); screen printed on paper; 45 x 74 cm (17 11/16 x 29 1/8 in. ); Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.; 1949-46-1-15

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