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Banner, Santa Claus

This is a Banner. It was manufactured by Oriental Printworks. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 60.5 × 44.5 cm (23 13/16 × 17 1/2 in.) The height is the weft. Selvages top and bottom.

It has the following markings

On the sled that the center figure carries, "Oriental Printworks".

Cite this object as

Banner, Santa Claus; Manufactured by Oriental Printworks; cotton; H x W: 60.5 × 44.5 cm (23 13/16 × 17 1/2 in.) The height is the weft. Selvages top and bottom.; Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-273

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