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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1970

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Samples, 1940–1970

This is a Samples. It was manufactured by Manufacture de la Dollar (MADO), French and made for Iris Lingerie Company, Inc.. It is dated 1940–1970 and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William Pedlar.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41 × 25.5 cm (16 1/8 × 10 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Price in ink: $1.50

It is inscribed

Manufacturer's number: 123 and style number

Cite this object as

Samples, 1940–1970; Manufactured by Manufacture de la Dollar (MADO), French; Made for Iris Lingerie Company, Inc.; cotton; H x W: 41 × 25.5 cm (16 1/8 × 10 1/16 in.); 1970-32-145

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