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On pink ground, flat pattern in pastel green and white. Curving vine with stylized passion flowers, simplified flattened floral medallions, and Japanese decorative motifs - interlaced knot-like medallions.

This sidewall is machine-printed on paper. Its dimensions are: H x W: 55.5 x 52 cm (21 7/8 x 20 1/2in.).

It is inscribed Printed in margin: "AWPMA" on scroll..

This sidewall is from United States and dated 1879–87.

Gift of Deerfield Academy. Its provenance is Hung is Manse, Deerfield, MA (Gift) We acquired this object in 1972.

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