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Border (possibly Germany)

This is a Border. It is dated 1840 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is flocked. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc..

Its dimensions are

101 x 25 cm (39 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (possibly Germany); flocked; 101 x 25 cm (39 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc.; 1959-160-46

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