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1904

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1972

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2025

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Frieze, Castles on the Rhine

This is a frieze. It was manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co.. It is dated 1904 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Colorado State Historical Society. It is credited Gift of Colorado State Historical Society.

Its dimensions are

55.5 x 61 cm (21 7/8 x 24 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in bottom selvedge: "M.H. Birge and Sons Co. USA 836".

Cite this object as

Frieze, Castles on the Rhine; Manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); USA; machine-printed paper; 55.5 x 61 cm (21 7/8 x 24 in.); Gift of Colorado State Historical Society; 1972-49-3

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