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1949

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample, Dividing curtain for Harvard Graduate Center double bedroom

This is a Sample. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated 1949 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is cotton, bast and its technique is plain weave with single and grouped wefts. 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

H x W: 29.5 x 45.1 cm (11 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Dividing curtain for Harvard Graduate Center double bedroom; Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); USA; cotton, bast; H x W: 29.5 x 45.1 cm (11 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.); Gift of Anni Albers; 1953-208-2

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