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Sidewall, Japanese Leather

This is a sidewall. It is dated 1875–85 and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is embossed paper, stained, gilded and varnished. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Montgomery Hare. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare.

Its dimensions are

43 x 22 cm (16 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Japanese Leather; Japan; embossed paper, stained, gilded and varnished; 43 x 22 cm (16 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Montgomery Hare; 1940-96-1-a/k

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