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1924

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1971

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Sidewall, Dickens

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1924 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is machine-printed with engraved rollers. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is credited Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 54.3 x 55.9 cm (21 3/8 x 22 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in right selvedge: "English Made" and "Rd No 705607".

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Dickens; England; machine-printed with engraved rollers; H x W x D: 54.3 x 55.9 cm (21 3/8 x 22 in.); Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art; 1971-58-51

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Wall Stories: Children's Wallpapers and Books.

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