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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • We acquired this object.

1920

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

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Sample (USA), ca. 1915

This is a Sample. It was manufactured by Cheney Brothers. It is dated ca. 1915 and we acquired it in 1915. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cheney Brothers. It is credited Gift of Cheney Brothers.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 17.8 × 10.3 cm (7 in. × 4 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), ca. 1915; Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); silk; H x W: 17.8 × 10.3 cm (7 in. × 4 1/16 in.); Gift of Cheney Brothers; 1915-5-7-b/h

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