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1964

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1966

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Textile, Flame

This is a Textile. It was designed by Tzaims Luksus. It is dated 1964–66 and we acquired it in 1966. Its medium is silk and its technique is screen printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Tzaims Luksus. It is credited Gift of Tzaims Luksus.

  • Vase Vase
  • mold-blown favrile glass.
  • Bequest of Joseph L. Morris.
  • 1966-55-29

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (cut top and bottom; selvedge to selvedge): 506 x 116 cm (16 ft. 7 3/16 in. x 45 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Flame; Designed by Tzaims Luksus ((American, b. 1932)); USA; silk; Warp x Weft (cut top and bottom; selvedge to selvedge): 506 x 116 cm (16 ft. 7 3/16 in. x 45 11/16 in.); Gift of Tzaims Luksus; 1966-90-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.

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