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1960

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Upholstery Square, Korento

This is a Upholstery square. It was designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom and woven by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom. It is dated 1960–69 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool, cotton, rayon and its technique is woven. 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: 54.3 x 51.6 cm (21 3/8 x 20 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Upholstery Square, Korento; Designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom (Finnish, 1927 - 2014); Finland; wool, cotton, rayon; H x W: 54.3 x 51.6 cm (21 3/8 x 20 5/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-37

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