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Dado (England), 1880

This is a Dado. It was designed by Christopher Dresser. It is dated 1880 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is block-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Wilmer Moore. It is credited Gift of Wilmer Moore.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 40 x 75.5 cm (15 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in margin: "DR. DRESSER: INV."

Cite this object as

Dado (England), 1880; Designed by Christopher Dresser (Scottish, 1834 – 1904); block-printed paper; H x W: 40 x 75.5 cm (15 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.); Gift of Wilmer Moore; 1941-17-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Shock of the Old: Christopher Dresser.

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