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1915

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1938

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Textile, Midnight Sun

This is a Textile. It was designed by Herman A. Elsberg. It is dated 1915 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk, metallic. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Unknown. It is credited Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 15.4 × 79.5 cm (6 1/16 × 31 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Labeled: #6012 Velours Faconné Riche

Cite this object as

Textile, Midnight Sun; Designed by Herman A. Elsberg (American, 1869–1938); France; silk, metallic; H x W: 15.4 × 79.5 cm (6 1/16 × 31 5/16 in.); Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-191-b

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