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1937

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Sample Book (USA), 1937

This is a Sample book. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk, cotton and its technique is printed plain weave and satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edith Wetmore. It is credited Gift of Edith Wetmore.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 25.5 x 16.5 cm (10 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Book (USA), 1937; silk, cotton; H x W: 25.5 x 16.5 cm (10 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.); Gift of Edith Wetmore; 1937-74-1

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