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1948

  • Work on this object began.

1958

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

1993

2015

2025

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Sidewall (USA), 1948–58

This is a Sidewall. It is dated 1948–58 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Suzanne Lipschutz. It is credited Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.

Its dimensions are

51.5 cm (20 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on selvage: "7781 U.W.P.C. OF N.A."

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA), 1948–58; machine-printed; 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in.); Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz; 1991-89-181

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