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Samples (USA)

This is a Samples. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed and woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

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Samples (USA); silk; Gift of Edith Wetmore; 1937-74-9-b/d,g,h

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