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Sidewall, Fruit

This is a sidewall. It was designed by William Morris and manufactured by Jeffrey & Company. It is dated 1862 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is block printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 68.5 x 57 cm (26 15/16 x 22 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in selvedge: MORRIS & CO

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Fruit; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Manufactured by Jeffrey & Company (United Kingdom); England; block printed on paper; H x W: 68.5 x 57 cm (26 15/16 x 22 7/16 in.); Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; 1935-23-15

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