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Textile (USA), 1953

This is a Textile. It was manufactured by Silkar Studios Inc.. It is dated 1953 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23.5 x 77 cm (9 1/4 x 30 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Basics by Pierre Kleykamp A Silkar Contemporary (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA), 1953; Manufactured by Silkar Studios Inc.; linen; H x W: 23.5 x 77 cm (9 1/4 x 30 5/16 in.); 1953-115-3

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