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1933

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1953

  • We acquired this object.

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Hand-woven Sample (USA)

This is a Hand-woven sample. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated before 1953 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, linen, cotton and its technique is twill woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anni Albers. It is credited Gift of Anni Albers.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 17.5 x 26.5 cm (6 7/8 x 10 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hand-woven Sample (USA); Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); silk, linen, cotton; Warp x Weft: 17.5 x 26.5 cm (6 7/8 x 10 7/16 in.); Gift of Anni Albers; 1953-180-5

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