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Textile, Lichen

This is a Textile. It was manufactured by Cheney Brothers. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 68 x 65 cm (26 3/4 x 25 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Vat Colors (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile, Lichen; Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); USA; cotton; H x W: 68 x 65 cm (26 3/4 x 25 9/16 in.); 1951-77-5

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