Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object began.

1958

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Helen Kroll Kramer and woven by Helen Kroll Kramer. It is dated 1930–58 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is synthetic, metallic and its technique is plain weave with paired warp, warp float pattern. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50.3 x 33.5 cm (19 13/16 x 13 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Helen Kroll Kramer (American, 1907–1977); synthetic, metallic; H x W: 50.3 x 33.5 cm (19 13/16 x 13 3/16 in.); 1958-142-32

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