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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

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Textile, Tasserae

This is a Textile. It was designed by Jason Kirby and made by L. Anton Maix, Inc.. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is cotton and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by L. Anton Maix, Inc.. It is credited Gift of L. Anton Maix, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 180 x 131 cm (5 ft. 10 7/8 in. x 51 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Tasserae; Designed by Jason Kirby; Made by L. Anton Maix, Inc. (United States); USA; cotton; Warp x Weft: 180 x 131 cm (5 ft. 10 7/8 in. x 51 9/16 in.); Gift of L. Anton Maix, Inc.; 1956-125-1

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