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1956

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1980

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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Sample Book, American Futures III

This is a Sample book. It was designed by Ilonka Karasz, William Justema, Marion Dorn Kauffer and Lanette Scheeline and made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is intaglio-printed paper; plastic coated. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Unknown donor: found in Collection. It is credited Gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 52.5 x 53.5cm (20 11/16 x 21 1/16in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book, American Futures III; Designed by Ilonka Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1896–1981)), William Justema (American, 1905–1987), Marion Dorn Kauffer ((American, 1896–1964)), Lanette Scheeline (American, 1910–2001); Made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (United States); USA; intaglio-printed paper; plastic coated; Overall: 52.5 x 53.5cm (20 11/16 x 21 1/16in.); Gift of various donors; 1980-77-4-1/86

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