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Object Timeline

1949

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2005

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sidewall, Play Ball

This is a sidewall. It was designed by A. A. Champanier and manufactured by Child-Life Wallpaper Co.. It is dated 1949–1959 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is machine-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Suzanne Lipschutz. It is credited Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.

Its dimensions are

56 cm (22 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on selvage: "JOIN I, U.W.P.C. OF N.A. UNION MADE"

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Play Ball; Designed by A. A. Champanier; Manufactured by Child-Life Wallpaper Co.; USA; machine-printed paper; 56 cm (22 1/16 in.); Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz; 1991-89-200

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