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Border (possibly France)

This is a Border. It is dated 1850–75 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is block-printed and flocked 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.

Its dimensions are

37.5 x 13 cm (14 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Mounted on muslin

Cite this object as

Border (possibly France); block-printed and flocked paper; 37.5 x 13 cm (14 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife; 1974-41-2

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