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1940

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1955

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Towel (USA)

This is a Towel. It was designed by Berta Frey and woven by Berta Frey. It is dated 1940 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain weave with leno weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Berta Frey. It is credited Gift of Berta Frey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 44.1 × 28.6 cm (17 3/8 × 11 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel (USA); Designed by Berta Frey (American, 1893 - 1972); silk; H x W: 44.1 × 28.6 cm (17 3/8 × 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Berta Frey; 1955-42-1

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