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1939

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1951

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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Anne Franke and woven by Anne Franke. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is gold-colored aluminum laminated with plastic and wrapped with silk and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 119.5 x 90 cm (47 1/16 x 35 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); Designed by Anne Franke (American); gold-colored aluminum laminated with plastic and wrapped with silk; H x W: 119.5 x 90 cm (47 1/16 x 35 7/16 in.); 1951-74-3

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