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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1937

  • We acquired this object.

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Ornament (USA)

This is a Ornament. It was designed by Isidor Weinberg and made by Isidor Weinberg. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk crêpe mounted on velvet and its technique is knotted and braided. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 66 x 56.2 cm (26 in. x 22 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Ornament (USA); Designed by Isidor Weinberg; silk crêpe mounted on velvet; H x W: 66 x 56.2 cm (26 in. x 22 1/8 in.); 1937-26-1

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