Object Timeline

1952

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Louis W. Bowen, Inc.. It is dated 1952–53 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Louis W. Bowen, Inc..

Its dimensions are

96.2 x 90.9 cm (37 7/8 x 35 13/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Was formerly marked as NW3.

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Manufactured by Louis W. Bowen, Inc. (United States); silk; 96.2 x 90.9 cm (37 7/8 x 35 13/16 in.); Gift of Louis W. Bowen, Inc.; 1953-182-1

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