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1924

  • Work on this object began.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2002

2013

2024

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Imitation Leather (England)

This is a Imitation leather. It was designed by Henry Butler. It is dated 1924 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is embossed and stenciled. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Henry Spencer and Mrs. Henry Spencer. It is credited Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Spencer.

Its dimensions are

Overall (a): 510.5 x 54.5 cm (16 ft. 9 in. x 21 7/16 in.) Overall (b): 194 x 54.5 cm (6 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 21 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Embossed in left selvedge: Reg. No. 704_ _ _ .

Cite this object as

Imitation Leather (England); Designed by Henry Butler; embossed and stenciled; Overall (a): 510.5 x 54.5 cm (16 ft. 9 in. x 21 7/16 in.) Overall (b): 194 x 54.5 cm (6 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 21 7/16 in.); Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Spencer; 1995-13-6-a,b

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