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1951

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1992

  • We acquired this object.

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Textile, Calyx

This is a Textile. It was designed by Lucienne Day. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is acetate (warp), viscose rayon (weft) and its technique is screen printed on 7&1 satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eddie Squires. It is credited Gift of Eddie Squires.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 311.8 x 127.6 cm (122 3/4 x 50 1/4 in.) Repeat H x W: 67.3 x 60.3 cm (26 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Calyx; Designed by Lucienne Day (English, 1917–2010); England; acetate (warp), viscose rayon (weft); H x W: 311.8 x 127.6 cm (122 3/4 x 50 1/4 in.) Repeat H x W: 67.3 x 60.3 cm (26 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.); Gift of Eddie Squires; 1992-3-4

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