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1938

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Frieze (France)

This is a frieze. We acquired it in 1938. Its medium is hand-painted canvas. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green.

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Frieze (France); hand-painted canvas; 1938-58-839

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