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1919

  • Work on this object ended.

1973

  • We acquired this object.

2006

2014

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated ca. 1895–1914 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is embossed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Samuel J. Dornsife. It is credited Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife.

  • Box
  • enamel, diamonds, gold, platinum.
  • Lent by Private Collection.
  • 13.2016.27

Its dimensions are

89.5 x 57 cm (35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); embossed paper; 89.5 x 57 cm (35 1/4 x 22 7/16 in.); Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife; 1973-69-1

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