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1957

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1969

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Sample Book, Laverne Marbalia

This is a Sample book. It was manufactured by Laverne International, Ltd.. It is dated 1957 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is hand painted paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Laverne International, Ltd.. It is credited Gift of Laverne International.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.5 x 21.5cm (6 1/2 x 8 7/16in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book, Laverne Marbalia; Manufactured by Laverne International, Ltd. (United States); USA; hand painted paper; H x W: 16.5 x 21.5cm (6 1/2 x 8 7/16in.); Gift of Laverne International; 1969-55-1-1/102

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Kitsch to Corbusier: Wallpapers from the 1950s.

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