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Border (England), ca. 1860

This is a Border. It is dated ca. 1860 and we acquired it in 1907. Its medium is block printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Cowtan and Sons, London. It is credited Gift of Cowtan and Sons, Ltd..

Its dimensions are

75 x 6 cm (29 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (England), ca. 1860; block printed; 75 x 6 cm (29 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Cowtan and Sons, Ltd.; 1907-5-20

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