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1940

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1951

  • We acquired this object.

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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is linen, gold-colored aluminum laminated with thin plastic (kodachrome), silk loosely wrapping aluminum and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 99 x 96.5 cm (39 x 38 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); linen, gold-colored aluminum laminated with thin plastic (kodachrome), silk loosely wrapping aluminum; H x W: 99 x 96.5 cm (39 x 38 in.); 1951-74-2

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