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1934

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Sidewall, Lily

This is a sidewall. It was designed by William Morris and manufactured by Jeffrey & Company. It is dated 1934 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is block-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc..

Its dimensions are

69 x 57.5 cm (27 3/16 x 22 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Eight woodblocks are required to print "Lily"

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Lily; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Manufactured by Jeffrey & Company (United Kingdom); England; block-printed on paper; 69 x 57.5 cm (27 3/16 x 22 5/8 in.); Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; 1935-23-8

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