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1947

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Sidewall, Telegraphed Beauty

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Robinson & Barber. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is screen printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Robinson & Barber. It is credited Gift of Robinson and Barber.

Its dimensions are

97 x 76 cm (38 3/16 x 29 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Telegraphed Beauty; Manufactured by Robinson & Barber; USA; screen printed; 97 x 76 cm (38 3/16 x 29 15/16 in.); Gift of Robinson and Barber; 1947-80-6-a,b

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