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1977

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1979

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Textile, Jama

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..

  • Zig-Zag Chair
  • joined and painted elm.
  • Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
  • 1994-60-1

Its dimensions are

H x W: 336.2 x 134.9 cm (132 3/8 x 53 1/8 in.) Repeat H: 220 cm (86 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Jama; Designed by Fujiwo Ishimoto (Japanese, b. 1941); Manufactured by Marimekko Oy (Finland); Finland; cotton; H x W: 336.2 x 134.9 cm (132 3/8 x 53 1/8 in.) Repeat H: 220 cm (86 5/8 in.); Gift of Marimekko, Inc.; 1979-89-17

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

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