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Ceiling Medallion, Ceiling Medallion with Stylized Floral Ornaments

This is a ceiling medallion. It was manufactured by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association. It is dated 1879–1887 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Long Island Museum. It is credited Gift of Long Island Museum.

Its dimensions are

H x W (Roll): 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.) width

It is inscribed

Printed in left selvedge: A.W.P.M.A. 352.

Cite this object as

Ceiling Medallion, Ceiling Medallion with Stylized Floral Ornaments; Manufactured by American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association (United States); machine-printed paper; H x W (Roll): 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.) width; Gift of Long Island Museum; 2021-12-8

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