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1938

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Sidewall (possibly USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1830–40 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is block-printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Paul F. Franco. It is credited Gift of Paul F. Franco.

Its dimensions are

49 x 18 cm (19 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscription: "French Lessons./Mew; and French Lefsons".

Cite this object as

Sidewall (possibly USA); block-printed on handmade paper; 49 x 18 cm (19 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.); Gift of Paul F. Franco; 1938-50-10

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