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1938

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Samples

This is a Samples. It was designed by F. Ducharne and manufactured by F. Ducharne. It is dated 1938 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed on crêpe. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William Hardy, Inc.. It is credited Gift of William Hardy, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 17.3 × 11.5 cm (6 13/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Samples; Designed by F. Ducharne; silk; H x W: 17.3 × 11.5 cm (6 13/16 × 4 1/2 in.); Gift of William Hardy, Inc.; 1938-74-49

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