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1972

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Frieze (France), ca. 1800

This is a frieze. It is dated ca. 1800 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is blockprinted on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

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

Its dimensions are

210.5 x 73 cm (82 7/8 x 28 3/4 in.)

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Frieze (France), ca. 1800; blockprinted on handmade paper; 210.5 x 73 cm (82 7/8 x 28 3/4 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-178-a/e

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