Object Timeline

1926

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1977

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Hanging, Naushon Island Salt Marches

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lydia Bush-Brown. It is dated 1926–59 and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is silk and its technique is wax resist (batik) applied by brush on plain weave; lined with plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 72.5 x 86.5 cm (28 9/16 x 34 1/16 in.)

It is signed

Artist's monogram in lower right-hand corner: LB-BH

Cite this object as

Hanging, Naushon Island Salt Marches; Designed by Lydia Bush-Brown (American, 1887–1984); USA; silk; H x W: 72.5 x 86.5 cm (28 9/16 x 34 1/16 in.); 1977-112-4

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