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1903

  • Work on this object ended.

1974

  • We acquired this object.

1998

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Sidewall (USA), 1895–1903

This is a Sidewall. It was manufactured by William H. Mairs and Company. It is dated 1895–1903 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is machine-printed, mica. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Thomas Golodik. It is credited Gift of Thomas Golodik.

Its dimensions are

59 x 49 cm (23 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA), 1895–1903; Manufactured by William H. Mairs and Company; machine-printed, mica; 59 x 49 cm (23 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Golodik; 1974-20-3

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