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1972

  • Work on this object began.

1973

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Hanging, Earth

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 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: 91.4 x 49 cm (36 x 19 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging, Earth; Designed by Ted Hallman (American, b. 1933); USA; wool, cotton; Warp x Weft: 91.4 x 49 cm (36 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Friends of Textiles; 1974-75-2

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

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