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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1930

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

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Textile, Impero

This is a Textile. It was designed by Mariano Fortuny. It is dated ca. 1920 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herman Lowin.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 114 × 74 cm (44 7/8 × 29 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped twice with Fortuny insignia along selvage.

Cite this object as

Textile, Impero; Designed by Mariano Fortuny (Spanish, active Italy, 1871 - 1949); Italy; cotton; H x W: 114 × 74 cm (44 7/8 × 29 1/8 in.); 1972-52-3

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