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1970

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1978

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1979

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Textile, Bear Apron

This is a Textile. It was designed by Frances Butler and made by Goodstuffs Handprinted Fabrics. It is dated 1970–79 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is cotton and its technique is screen printed, 1 and 4 satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Textile Department Fund.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 73 x 124.5 cm (28 3/4 x 49 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Bear Apron; Designed by Frances Butler (American, b. 1940); Made by Goodstuffs Handprinted Fabrics; USA; cotton; Warp x Weft: 73 x 124.5 cm (28 3/4 x 49 in.); Museum purchase from Textile Department Fund; 1978-176-2

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