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Hanging, Fire, Earth, Sky and Water

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Ted Hallman and made by Ted Hallman. It is dated 1972–73 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is wool, cotton, bast and its technique is twill fret derivation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Friends of Textiles. It is credited Gift of Friends of Textiles.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 68.6 x 48.3 cm (27 x 19 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging, Fire, Earth, Sky and Water; Designed by Ted Hallman (American, b. 1933); USA; wool, cotton, bast; Warp x Weft: 68.6 x 48.3 cm (27 x 19 in.); Gift of Friends of Textiles; 1974-75-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.

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