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1959

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Hanging, Windflower

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lenore Tawney and woven by Lenore Tawney. It is dated 1959–60 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is silk, wool and its technique is hand woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 68 x 29 cm (26 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging, Windflower; Designed by Lenore Tawney ((American, 1907–2007)); USA; silk, wool; Warp x Weft: 68 x 29 cm (26 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.); 1964-57-1

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