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1960

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1973

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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Sample, Scrimshaw

This is a Sample. It was designed by Jack Lenor Larsen and produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is dated 1960 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is warp twining, machine made knotingham lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is credited Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 97.8 x 107 cm (38 1/2 x 42 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Scrimshaw; Designed by Jack Lenor Larsen (American, b. 1927); Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated (United States); United Kingdom; cotton; H x W: 97.8 x 107 cm (38 1/2 x 42 1/8 in.); Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.; 1973-67-11

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