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1977

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1979

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Textile, Sumo

This is a Textile. It was designed by Fujiwo Ishimoto and manufactured by Marimekko Oy. It is dated 1977 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is cotton and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marimekko, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Marimekko, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 315 x 137.2 cm (124 x 54 in.) Repeat H: 126 cm (49 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Sumo; Designed by Fujiwo Ishimoto (Japanese, b. 1941); Manufactured by Marimekko Oy (Finland); Finland; cotton; H x W: 315 x 137.2 cm (124 x 54 in.) Repeat H: 126 cm (49 5/8 in.); Gift of Marimekko, Inc.; 1979-89-16

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