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Place Mat (USA), 1956

This is a Place mat. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is mercerized cotton, gold metallic thread and its technique is fancy weave (?). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.5 x 45.5 cm (12 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.)

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Place Mat (USA), 1956; mercerized cotton, gold metallic thread; H x W: 31.5 x 45.5 cm (12 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.); 1956-117-2

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