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Sidewall (Japan)

This is a Sidewall. It is dated 1875–99 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is block-printed paper, embossed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Arlene M. Ellis and Arlene and Thomas C. Ellis. It is credited Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis.

Its dimensions are

93.5 x 82 cm (36 13/16 x 32 5/16 in.)

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Sidewall (Japan); block-printed paper, embossed; 93.5 x 82 cm (36 13/16 x 32 5/16 in.); Gift of Arlene M. and Thomas C. Ellis; 1981-65-62

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