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Border (possibly USA), 1860–70

This is a Border. It is dated 1860–70 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is machine-printed and flocked. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

52.5 x 19.5 cm (20 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

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Border (possibly USA), 1860–70; machine-printed and flocked; 52.5 x 19.5 cm (20 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-45-97-a,b

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