ceiling paper
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ceiling paper

Titleceiling paper
ArtistF. E. James Co., New York, New York
Date1885–89 19th century
MediumMachine-printed on paper
ClassificationWallcoverings
OriginNew York, New York, USA New York
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Gaston Litton
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Historical scientific diagrams

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