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1941

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Sidewall, Grafton

This is a sidewall. It was designed by William Morris and manufactured by Jeffrey & Company. It is dated 1883 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is block-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Robert W. Friedel. It is credited Gift of Robert W. Friedel.

Its dimensions are

44 x 47 cm (17 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Grafton; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Manufactured by Jeffrey & Company (United Kingdom); England; block-printed on paper; 44 x 47 cm (17 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.); Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1941-74-9

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