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1974

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2016

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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1860–80 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is stamped gold foil on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Morris County Historical Society.

Its dimensions are

75 x 50.5 cm (29 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); stamped gold foil on paper; 75 x 50.5 cm (29 1/2 x 19 7/8 in.); Gift of Morris County Historical Society; 1974-27-5

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