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Firescreen (France), 1790–1820

This is a Firescreen. It is dated 1790–1820 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is hand-painted on 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

70 x 85 cm (27 9/16 x 33 7/16 in.)

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Firescreen (France), 1790–1820; hand-painted on paper; 70 x 85 cm (27 9/16 x 33 7/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-224-a,b

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