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1950

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1954

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Textile, Primitive

This is a Textile. It was designed by Armfield-Passano and manufactured by Morley Fletcher Ltd., New York, NY. It is dated 1950 and we acquired it in 1954. Its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 78.1 x 64.5 cm (30 3/4 x 25 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"Primitive" by Armfield-Passano for Morley-Fletcher (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile, Primitive; Designed by Armfield-Passano; Manufactured by Morley Fletcher Ltd., New York, NY; USA; H x W: 78.1 x 64.5 cm (30 3/4 x 25 3/8 in.); 1954-66-7

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