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Window Shade (possibly USA), 1870–80

This is a Window shade. It was manufactured by Unknown. It is dated 1870–80 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Marco Polo Stufano. It is credited Gift of Marco Polo Stufano.

Its dimensions are

159 x 89 cm (62 5/8 x 35 1/16 in. )

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Window Shade (possibly USA), 1870–80; Manufactured by Unknown; machine-printed; 159 x 89 cm (62 5/8 x 35 1/16 in. ); Gift of Marco Polo Stufano; 1997-127-2

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