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Samples

This is a Samples. It was manufactured by Olré Tissus. It is dated 1938 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, synthetic fibers, cardboard and its technique is printed on double cloth, plain weave, crêpe, twill, and novelty weaves. 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 x D: 22 × 11.2 × 4.6 cm (8 11/16 × 4 7/16 × 1 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Samples; Manufactured by Olré Tissus; silk, synthetic fibers, cardboard; H x W x D: 22 × 11.2 × 4.6 cm (8 11/16 × 4 7/16 × 1 13/16 in.); Gift of William Hardy, Inc.; 1938-74-55

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