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Sidewall (France)

This is a Sidewall. It is dated 1855–60 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is block printed on satin ground. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

  • Drawing, Study of Two Roses
  • brush and gray wash, brush and black ink on heavy cream paper, lined.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1925-1-349

Its dimensions are

48 x 80 cm (18 7/8 x 31 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (France); block printed on satin ground; 48 x 80 cm (18 7/8 x 31 1/2 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc.; 1959-160-9

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