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Object Timeline

1906

  • Work on this object began.

1908

  • Work on this object ended.

1985

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1906–08 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is machine-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.


While the printing of this wallpaper dates to the early twentieth century, the design is from the mid-nineteenth century, and displays a full rococo style of wall ornament to set oF the furniture and decorative arts.

This object was donated by Dorwin L. Starr. It is credited Gift of Dorwin L. Starr.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 69.5 x 47.2 cm (27 3/8 x 18 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); machine-printed on paper; H x W: 69.5 x 47.2 cm (27 3/8 x 18 9/16 in.); Gift of Dorwin L. Starr; 1985-19-61

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.

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