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Bandbox Fragment, 1820–50

This is a Bandbox fragment. It is dated 1820–50 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed paper on pasteboard support. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

27.5 x 6 cm (10 13/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Bandbox Fragment, 1820–50; block-printed paper on pasteboard support; 27.5 x 6 cm (10 13/16 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1972-22-4-a/c

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