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Border (France)

This is a Border. It was designed by Jean Louis Mery. It is dated 1825–45 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 87.5 x 50 cm (34 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.) H x W (b): 134 x 5.5 cm (52 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (France); Designed by Jean Louis Mery; block printed on handmade paper; H x W (a): 87.5 x 50 cm (34 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.) H x W (b): 134 x 5.5 cm (52 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-54-a,b

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