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1952

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1964

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Place Mat (USA)

This is a Place mat. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and embroidered by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is silk, straw, metallic gold thread 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: 45 x 32.5 cm (17 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Place Mat (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); silk, straw, metallic gold thread; H x W: 45 x 32.5 cm (17 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-20

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