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1940

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1952

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Textile, Cameroon

This is a Textile. It was designed by Teresa Kilham. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is unbleached linen and its technique is screen printed on plain weave with doubled warps. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of J. Morley-Fletcher.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 124.5 x 132.7cm (49 x 52 1/4in.)

It is inscribed

Cameroon by Teresa Kilham for Morley-Fletcher (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile, Cameroon; Designed by Teresa Kilham (American); USA; unbleached linen; H x W: 124.5 x 132.7cm (49 x 52 1/4in.); Gift of J. Morley-Fletcher; 1952-136-1

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