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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It is dated 1950–1957 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silk, wool and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Wilfred Howe. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Wilfred Howe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34.3 x 55.9 cm (13 1/2 in. x 22 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); silk, wool; H x W: 34.3 x 55.9 cm (13 1/2 in. x 22 in.); Gift of Mrs. Wilfred Howe; 1957-68-1

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