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1919

  • Work on this object began.

1926

  • Work on this object ended.

1974

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Hanging, Flowering Tree

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lydia Bush-Brown and made by Lydia Bush-Brown. It is dated 1919–26 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk and its technique is wax resist dyed (batik) on plain weave, predominately warp faced. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Lydia Bush-Brown.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 182.9 x 118.1 cm (72. x 46 1/2 in.)

It is signed

In batik, lower right corner: LBB set within in a tree motif.

Cite this object as

Hanging, Flowering Tree; Designed by Lydia Bush-Brown (American, 1887–1984); USA; silk; H x W: 182.9 x 118.1 cm (72. x 46 1/2 in.); Gift of Lydia Bush-Brown; 1974-23-4

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