Sidewall, "Peter Pan and Wendy", 1953
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 1991
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- Object ID: 18638001
- Accession Number: 1991-89-34
- Acquired: 1991
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2DwqR/
- Sidewall, "Peter Pan and Wendy", 1953. Sir J.M. Barrie .1953. Machine-printed on paper. Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz. 1991-89-34.
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- Manufactured by Child-Life Wallpaper Co.
- Designed by Sir J.M. Barrie
- Designed by Walt Disney Company
Children's paper showing the characters from Peter Pan in two alternating views. Printed in pastel colors on a white ground. Production of paper coincides with world premiere of the Walt Disney movie.
This sidewall is machine-printed on paper. Its dimensions are: H x W: 1244.6 x 55.9 cm (40 ft. 10 in. x 22 in.).
It is inscribed Copyright held by Walt Disney Productions. Printed in left selvage: "JOIN, TRIM, LOT NO 2, MADE IN U.S.A., U.W.P.C. OF N.A. UNION MADE." Printed in right selvedge: "Childlife Wallpaper Co. 'Peter Pan and Wendy' Walt Disney Productions."
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This sidewall is from United States and dated 1953
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This object has been included in the following exhibitions:
- Wall Stories: Children's Wallpapers and Books, Friday, October 03, 2008 - Sunday, April 05, 2009
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