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Sidewall, The Fleur de Lys

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Zuber & Cie. It is dated 1875–1900 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is block-printed and embossed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Arlene and Thomas C. Ellis and Arlene M. Ellis. It is credited Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis.

  • Lock (France)
  • cast and gilt bronze .
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1909-25-80

Its dimensions are

77.5 x 49 cm (30 1/2 x 19 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, The Fleur de Lys; Manufactured by Zuber & Cie (France); France; block-printed and embossed; 77.5 x 49 cm (30 1/2 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis; 1981-65-39

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