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Sidewall (France)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1840s and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is block-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Grace Lincoln Temple. It is credited Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple.

Its dimensions are

66 x 48 cm (26 x 18 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (France); block-printed; 66 x 48 cm (26 x 18 7/8 in.); Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple; 1938-62-83-a/d

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rooms with a View: Landscape & Wallpaper.

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