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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Sophia L. Crownfield and manufactured by Cheney Brothers. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney. It is credited Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 47.6 × 80.5 cm (18 3/4 × 31 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); Designed by Sophia L. Crownfield (American, 1862–1929); Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); silk; H x W: 47.6 × 80.5 cm (18 3/4 × 31 11/16 in.); Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney; 1937-59-49

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Sophia Crownfield: Drawn from Nature.

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