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1959

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2024

  • You found it!

Hanging, Reflections

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lenore Tawney and woven by Lenore Tawney. It is dated 1959–60 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is warp: red = linen, orange and pink = cotton, orange and yellow = silk, wefts: wool, viscose, silk, cotton and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

  • Textile, Cathedral
  • mercerized cotton double weave.
  • Frederick and Frances Sommer Foundation.
  • 64.2017.2

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Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 147.3 × 75 cm (58 in. × 29 1/2 in.) Mount: 88.9 cm (35 in.)

It is signed

signed

Cite this object as

Hanging, Reflections; Designed by Lenore Tawney ((American, 1907–2007)); USA; warp: red = linen, orange and pink = cotton, orange and yellow = silk, wefts: wool, viscose, silk, cotton; Warp x Weft: 147.3 × 75 cm (58 in. × 29 1/2 in.) Mount: 88.9 cm (35 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-66

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