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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

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2025

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Sidewall, Americana

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Wilton E. Owen, Inc.. It is dated 1950–1955 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is screen-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Wilton E. Owen, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Wilton E. Owen, Inc..

Its dimensions are

L x W: 50 × 64 cm (19 11/16 × 25 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Americana; Manufactured by Wilton E. Owen, Inc.; screen-printed paper; L x W: 50 × 64 cm (19 11/16 × 25 3/16 in.); Gift of Wilton E. Owen, Inc.; 1955-169-1-e

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