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Sample Card (USA)

This is a Sample card. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and woven by Dorothy Wright Liebes. It is dated 1967 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is wool and its technique is two intercrossed plain weave structures (double cloth). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Dorothy Liebes Morin. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Dorothy Liebes Morin.

Its dimensions are

H x W (sample): 27.2 × 16.7 cm (10 11/16 × 6 9/16 in.) H x W (card): 31.8 × 27.9 cm (12 1/2 in. × 11 in.)

It is inscribed

Apparel fabric double woven Dorothy Liebes Studio 1967

Cite this object as

Sample Card (USA); Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); wool; H x W (sample): 27.2 × 16.7 cm (10 11/16 × 6 9/16 in.) H x W (card): 31.8 × 27.9 cm (12 1/2 in. × 11 in.); Gift of the Estate of Dorothy Liebes Morin; 1972-75-103

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