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1967

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2011

2024

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Sidewall, A Leopard of My Very Own

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Philip Graf Wallpapers, Inc.. It is dated 1967–68 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is screen printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

A charming children’s wallpaper printed in complementary colors which gives the design its energy and makes the leopards come alive. Most post-war wallpapers for children contained designs of specific interest to boys. This may be an early gender neutral design that was colored to appeal more to a girl and her parents.

This object was donated by Philip Graf. It is credited Gift of Philip Graf.

Its dimensions are

115 x 75.5 cm (45 1/4 x 29 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, A Leopard of My Very Own; Manufactured by Philip Graf Wallpapers, Inc.; USA; screen printed on paper; 115 x 75.5 cm (45 1/4 x 29 3/4 in.); Gift of Philip Graf; 1969-53-1

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