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1972

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2025

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Dado (France)

This is a Dado. It is dated 1820–30 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is block printed on handmade paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 183 x 54.5 cm (72 1/16 x 21 7/16in.)

Cite this object as

Dado (France); block printed on handmade paper; H x W: 183 x 54.5 cm (72 1/16 x 21 7/16in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1972-42-165

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