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1958

  • Work on this object began.

1970

  • Work on this object ended.

2000

  • We acquired this object.

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Frieze, Serpentine

This is a Frieze. It was designed by Barbara White. It is dated 1958–70 and we acquired it in 2000. Its medium is hand-folded and dyed japanese paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Barbara White. It is credited Gift of Barbara White.

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Its dimensions are

Overall: 46.5 x 66 cm (18 5/16 x 26 in.)

Cite this object as

Frieze, Serpentine; Designed by Barbara White (American, n.d.); USA; hand-folded and dyed japanese paper; Overall: 46.5 x 66 cm (18 5/16 x 26 in.); Gift of Barbara White; 2000-64-43

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