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1976

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Bandbox (USA)

This is a Bandbox. It is dated 1839–45 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is block-printed paper, pasteboard support. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory. It is credited Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.

Its dimensions are

33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.)

Cite this object as

Bandbox (USA); block-printed paper, pasteboard support; 33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-46-17-a,b

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