Object Timeline

1920

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1966

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Sample Book (USA)

This is a Sample book. It was made by August Victor Canziani. It is dated 1920–40 and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is paper, silk and its technique is woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 51 × 40 cm (20 1/16 × 15 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

On cover: Portfolio of August Canziani of Silk Bolting Cloth as made in the United States, from his Creation, Design, Construction and Manufacturing.

Cite this object as

Sample Book (USA); Made by August Victor Canziani; paper, silk; H x W: 51 × 40 cm (20 1/16 × 15 3/4 in.); 1966-43-58

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