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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Textile, Little Apple, 1950–55

This is a Textile. It was designed by Cheney Studios and made for Cheney, Greef & Company 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 Cheney, Greef & Company Inc.. It is credited Gift of Cheney, Greef and Company, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 84 x 93 cm (33 1/16 x 36 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"Little Apple" by Cheney Fabrics Vat Colors (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile, Little Apple, 1950–55; Designed by Cheney Studios; Made for Cheney, Greef & Company Inc.; USA; cotton; H x W: 84 x 93 cm (33 1/16 x 36 5/8 in.); Gift of Cheney, Greef and Company, Inc.; 1956-135-2

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