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1907

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Frieze, Ribbon and Shield Decoration

This is a Frieze. It was manufactured by Robert Graves Co.. It is dated 1907 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is credited Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Its dimensions are

88.5 x 56 cm (34 13/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in top selvedge: The Robert Graves Co. 4911.

Cite this object as

Frieze, Ribbon and Shield Decoration; Manufactured by Robert Graves Co. (United States); USA; machine-printed paper; 88.5 x 56 cm (34 13/16 x 22 1/16 in.); Gift of Philadelphia Museum of Art; 1971-58-41

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