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1950

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1964

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Hanging, Doves

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Dora Jung and woven by Dora Jung. It is dated 1950 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is linen and its technique is damask with discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade). 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

Warp x Weft: 100 x 53 cm (39 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging, Doves; Designed by Dora Jung (Finnish, 1906–1980); Finland; linen; Warp x Weft: 100 x 53 cm (39 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-54

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.

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