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1953

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

2013

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2024

  • You found it!

Sidewall, Klinker

This is a sidewall. It was designed by Nanna Ditzel and Jorgen Ditzel and made by Rodia. It is dated 1953–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by C. Krügers Tapetfabrik. It is credited Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.

Its dimensions are

44 x 55.5 cm (17 5/16 x 21 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in left selvedge: "Klinker Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel"; printed in right selvedge: "Rodia Tapet Danmark."

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Klinker; Designed by Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923–2005), Jorgen Ditzel (Danish, 1921 – 1961); Made by Rodia; Denmark; machine-printed paper; 44 x 55.5 cm (17 5/16 x 21 7/8 in.); Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik; 1956-9-6

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