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1948

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1967

  • We acquired this object.

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Hand-woven Sample For A Display Material (USA)

This is a Hand-woven sample for a display material. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is cotton, lurex, hemp and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anni Albers. It is credited Gift of Anni Albers.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 50.8 x 82.2 cm (20 x 32 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Hand-woven Sample For A Display Material (USA); Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); cotton, lurex, hemp; Warp x Weft: 50.8 x 82.2 cm (20 x 32 3/8 in.); Gift of Anni Albers; 1967-55-4

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Josef and Anni Albers: Designs for Living.

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