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1958

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1991

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Sidewall, One, Two, Three

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory. It is dated 1958 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is machine printed on 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

H x W x D: 1438.9 x 50.8 cm (47 ft. 2 1/2 in. x 20 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on right selvedge: "8542" and "One, Two, Three". Printed in left selvedge: "Thomas Strahan Co." and "Made in U.S.A."

Cite this object as

Sidewall, One, Two, Three; Manufactured by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory (United States); USA; machine printed on paper; H x W x D: 1438.9 x 50.8 cm (47 ft. 2 1/2 in. x 20 in.); Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz; 1991-89-87

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Wall Stories: Children's Wallpapers and Books.

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