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1972

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Border (France), 1850–80

This is a Border. It is dated 1850–80 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed on machine-made paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

  • Domino Paper (France)
  • block-printed and stenciled on handmade paper.
  • Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
  • 1928-2-75

Its dimensions are

79.5 x 8.5 cm (31 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (France), 1850–80; block-printed on machine-made paper; 79.5 x 8.5 cm (31 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-125

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