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1945

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sample (Switzerland)

This is a Sample. It is dated mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20 × 12.2 cm (7 7/8 × 4 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (Switzerland); cotton; H x W: 20 × 12.2 cm (7 7/8 × 4 13/16 in.); 1959-44-21

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