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Placemats And Napkins, Quadrille

This is a Placemats and napkins. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes. It is dated 1966 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is cotton and its technique is two intercrossed plain weave structures (double cloth). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (Placemat): 34.5 x 45 cm (13 9/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (Napkin): 38 x 38.5 cm (14 15/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Placemats And Napkins, Quadrille; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); USA; cotton; H x W (Placemat): 34.5 x 45 cm (13 9/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (Napkin): 38 x 38.5 cm (14 15/16 x 15 3/16 in.); 1967-35-1-a/h

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