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Sidewall (possibly USA), ca. 1880

This is a sidewall. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William B. Eldredge. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William B. Eldredge.

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Sidewall (possibly USA), ca. 1880; machine-printed; Gift of Mrs. William B. Eldredge; 1976-9-10

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