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Sidewall, The Camellia

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1890–1900 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is intaglio print. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Paul F. Franco. It is credited Gift of Paul F. Franco.

Its dimensions are

84 x 57 cm (33 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Color register marks on right margin; on left margin: "The Camellia" / Sanitary and Washable.

Cite this object as

Sidewall, The Camellia; USA; intaglio print; 84 x 57 cm (33 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.); Gift of Paul F. Franco; 1938-50-11

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