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Window Shade (USA)

This is a Window shade. It is dated 1875–1890 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Norman Hasselriis. It is credited Gift of Norman Hasselriis.

Its dimensions are

roll width: 89 cm

Cite this object as

Window Shade (USA); machine-printed; roll width: 89 cm; Gift of Norman Hasselriis; 1980-45-9

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