Object Timeline

1952

  • Work on this object began.

2020

2021

  • We acquired this object.

2024

  • You found it!

Sample, Mona Loa

This is a Sample. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is cellulose triacetate, cotton, viscose rayon, metal yarn, raffia. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Titi Halle. It is credited Gift of Titi Halle.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 43.2 × 45.7 cm (17 × 18 in.)

It is inscribed

"MONA LOA "F" weave- natural" label adhered to reverse

Cite this object as

Sample, Mona Loa; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); cellulose triacetate, cotton, viscose rayon, metal yarn, raffia; H x W: 43.2 × 45.7 cm (17 × 18 in.); Gift of Titi Halle; 2021-15-20

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