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1940

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1957

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Textile (USA), mid-20th century

This is a Textile. It was designed by Maria Mundal and woven by Maria Mundal. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is wool, silver foil wound onto cotton thread and plied and its technique is compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 40 x 9 cm (15 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA), mid-20th century; Designed by Maria Mundal (1893?–1974); wool, silver foil wound onto cotton thread and plied; H x W: 40 x 9 cm (15 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.); 1957-59-4

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