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Sidewall And Borders (France)

This is a Sidewall and borders. It is dated 1780–85 and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is block-printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

55.5 x 39.5 cm (21 7/8 x 15 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall And Borders (France); block-printed on handmade paper; 55.5 x 39.5 cm (21 7/8 x 15 9/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-369

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