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Dado (France), 1790–1825

This is a Dado. It is dated 1790–1825 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block-printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

Its dimensions are

a) 143.4 x 59 cm (56 7/16 x 23 1/4 in.) b) 86 x 59.5 cm

Cite this object as

Dado (France), 1790–1825; block-printed on handmade paper; a) 143.4 x 59 cm (56 7/16 x 23 1/4 in.) b) 86 x 59.5 cm; Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-154-a,b

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