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Textile, Balustrade

This is a Textile. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and manufactured by Quaker Lace Company, founded 1889. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and its technique is machine made on the nottingham lace machine. 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: 292.1 × 47.3 cm (9 ft. 7 in. × 18 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Balustrade; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); Manufactured by Quaker Lace Company, founded 1889; USA; cotton; H x W: 292.1 × 47.3 cm (9 ft. 7 in. × 18 5/8 in.); Gift of the Estate of Dorothy Liebes Morin; 1972-75-6

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