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Frieze (France), 1800–1805

This is a frieze. It is dated 1800–1805 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is block-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc..

Its dimensions are

129.5 x 55 cm (51 x 21 5/8 in.)

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Frieze (France), 1800–1805; block-printed paper; 129.5 x 55 cm (51 x 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc.; 1959-160-20

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