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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Hanging, Fields from the Air

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and embroidered by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1950–53 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is linen, wool, cotton and its technique is embroidered on linen panel. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 136 × 137.5 cm (53 9/16 × 54 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Sticker on wooden support: Bertha Schaefer Gallery, 57th Street

Cite this object as

Hanging, Fields from the Air; Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); USA; linen, wool, cotton; H x W x D: 136 × 137.5 cm (53 9/16 × 54 1/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-39

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