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Embellishment, Carnegie Mansion Embellishment, 1978

This is a embellishment. It was created by James May. It is dated 1978 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is fabric scraps. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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Embellishment, Carnegie Mansion Embellishment, 1978; James May; USA; fabric scraps; 1978-161-1

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