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1952

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1964

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Pillow Cover (USA)

This is a Pillow cover. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and embroidered by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is cotton on linen ground and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 49.5 x 40.5 cm (19 1/2 x 15 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); cotton on linen ground; H x W: 49.5 x 40.5 cm (19 1/2 x 15 15/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-10

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