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1939

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1940

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Sidewall, Merry Go Round

This is a sidewall. It was designed by Ernestine Betsberg and made by D. Lorraine Yerkes. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is screen-printed paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by D. Lorraine Yerkes. It is credited Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes.

Its dimensions are

62.5 x 66 cm (24 5/8 x 26 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Merry Go Round; Designed by Ernestine Betsberg; Made by D. Lorraine Yerkes; USA; screen-printed paper; 62.5 x 66 cm (24 5/8 x 26 in.); Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes; 1940-117-34

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