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1958

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2016

2024

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Sidewall, Horse Show

This is a sidewall. It was designed by John Rombola and manufactured by Harben Papers, Inc.. It is dated 1958 and we acquired it in 2016. Its medium is screen printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

Horse Show captures the drama of competition with horses and their riders competing in various events, a ringmaster blowing his trumpet, trophies, and a crowd of attentive spectators. The spectators, ribbon and even the hedge are composed of brightly colored patterns.

This object was donated by John Rombola. It is credited Gift of John Rombola.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 108.9 × 74.9 cm (42 7/8 × 29 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Horse Show; Designed by John Rombola (American, b. 1933); Manufactured by Harben Papers, Inc.; screen printed on paper; L x W: 108.9 × 74.9 cm (42 7/8 × 29 1/2 in.); Gift of John Rombola; 2016-41-2

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