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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1930

  • Work on this object ended.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

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Upholstery Fabric (possibly USA)

This is a Upholstery fabric. It is dated ca. 1920 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cotton, silk and its technique is velvet. cut and uncut pile. "slubbed" weft aids in giving antique look. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Germaine Little.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 61.5 x 70.5 cm (24 3/16 x 27 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Upholstery Fabric (possibly USA); cotton, silk; Warp x Weft: 61.5 x 70.5 cm (24 3/16 x 27 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Germaine Little; 1968-110-196

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