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1950

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1964

  • We acquired this object.

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Hanging, White Veil

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Eva Anttila and woven by Eva Anttila. It is dated 1950 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool and synthetic fibers and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (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: 34.5 x 32.5 cm (13 9/16 x 12 13/16 in.)

It is signed

EA in lower left corner

Cite this object as

Hanging, White Veil; Designed by Eva Anttila (Finnish, 1894–1993); Finland; wool and synthetic fibers; H x W: 34.5 x 32.5 cm (13 9/16 x 12 13/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-83

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