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Napkin (France)

This is a Napkin. It was designed by Hector Guimard. It is dated 1910 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is linen and its technique is cutwork with needle lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Madame Hector Guimard. It is credited Gift of Madame Hector Guimard.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 71.5 x 68.5 cm (28 1/8 x 26 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Napkin (France); Designed by Hector Guimard ((French, 1867–1942)); linen; H x W: 71.5 x 68.5 cm (28 1/8 x 26 15/16 in.); Gift of Madame Hector Guimard; 1949-91-5

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