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Frieze (France), 1840s

This is a frieze. It is dated 1840s and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is block-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

Its dimensions are

60 x 52 cm (23 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

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Frieze (France), 1840s; block-printed paper; 60 x 52 cm (23 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc.; 1959-160-17

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