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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1928

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

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Wood Block (France)

This is a Wood block. It was designed by Jean Lurçat. It is dated 1925–28 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is wood, brass. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

Its dimensions are

47 x 47 x 4.5 cm (18 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Written on verso: Made in France / #44

Cite this object as

Wood Block (France); Designed by Jean Lurçat (French, 1892–1966); wood, brass; 47 x 47 x 4.5 cm (18 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.); 1956-166-2

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