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Object Timeline

1965

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

1991

2012

2025

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Sidewall, Peacock Feathers

This is a Sidewall. It was designed by Harvey Smith and manufactured by Piazza Prints Inc.. It is dated 1965–68 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is screen printed on vinyl. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Piazza Prints Inc.. It is credited Gift of Piazza Prints, Inc..

  • Hair Ornament (China)
  • kingfisher feathers, lacquer, silk-covered wire.
  • Gift of William Dangaix Allen.
  • 1939-73-11

Its dimensions are

182.5 x 76 cm (71 7/8 x 29 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Peacock Feathers; Designed by Harvey Smith (American, 1906–1994); Manufactured by Piazza Prints Inc. (United States); USA; screen printed on vinyl; 182.5 x 76 cm (71 7/8 x 29 15/16 in.); Gift of Piazza Prints, Inc.; 1969-56-3

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

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