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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1951

  • Work on this object ended.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

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  • You found it!

Sample Book, Encore Selection

This is a Sample book. It was manufactured by F. Schumacher & Co.. It is dated 1950–51 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is screen-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 52 x 35.5 cm (20 1/2 x 14in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book, Encore Selection; Manufactured by F. Schumacher & Co. (United States); USA; screen-printed paper; H x W: 52 x 35.5 cm (20 1/2 x 14in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller; 1980-71-1-1/116

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Kitsch to Corbusier: Wallpapers from the 1950s.

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