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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • We acquired this object.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

2003

2015

2025

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Sample Mat, Turtles, 1950–59

This is a Sample mat. It was designed by Elizabeth Jarrabind and guild: Folly Cove Designers. It is dated 1950–59 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block-printed, plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Folly Cove Designers. It is credited Gift of Folly Cove Designers.

  • Placemat
  • gilded washi paper, polyurethane.
  • Courtesy of Luisa Cevese Riedizioni.
  • 88.2015.8

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48.5 x 31.5 cm (19 1/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample Mat, Turtles, 1950–59; Designed by Elizabeth Jarrabind; Guild: Folly Cove Designers (United States); USA; cotton; H x W: 48.5 x 31.5 cm (19 1/8 x 12 3/8 in.); Gift of Folly Cove Designers; 1955-21-1

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