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1943

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1964

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Rug Sample, Yellow Ovoids

This is a Rug sample. It was designed by Barbro Nilsson. It is dated 1943 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous weft (tapestry). 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: 62.9 x 62.2 cm (24 3/4 x 24 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Rug Sample, Yellow Ovoids; Designed by Barbro Nilsson (Swedish, 1899 – 1983); Sweden; wool; H x W: 62.9 x 62.2 cm (24 3/4 x 24 1/2 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-43

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