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1952

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Frieze (France), 1840–45

This is a frieze. It is dated 1840–45 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is block-printed on continuous paper, polished ground. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Friends of the Museum Fund.

Its dimensions are

177 x 51 cm (69 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

In Weikersheim bedroom length was cut in two. Upper part used as frieze and border. Lower part used as chair rail.

Cite this object as

Frieze (France), 1840–45; block-printed on continuous paper, polished ground; 177 x 51 cm (69 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.); Museum purchase from Friends of the Museum Fund; 1952-52-16

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