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Giraffes
Herndon Papers1953
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Similar to a bandbox paper of the 1830s. Medallion has large giraffe with two oriental figures pulling at its bridle reins. This alternates vertically with small medallion of a lion-like cat with forked tail (probably mythological). Repeating background pattern of small white dots of two sizes. Printed on blue ground.
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Details
- Title: Giraffes
- Creator: Herndon Papers
- Date Created: 1953
- Physical Dimensions: w760 x h920 cm
- Type: Sidewall
- Rights: Gift of B.H. Hellman
- Medium: Screen-printed
- Dimensions: 92 x 76 cm (36 1/4 x 29 15/16 in.)
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