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1957

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1979

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

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Textile, Ruusupuu

This is a Textile. It was designed by Maija Isola and manufactured by Marimekko Oy. It is dated 1957 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 x D (selvedge to selvedge): 321.3 x 134 cm (10 ft. 6 1/2 in. x 52 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on right selvedge: Marimekko ® Maija Isola Ruusupuu © Marimekko Oy 1957 Suomi-Finland 100% CO

Cite this object as

Textile, Ruusupuu; Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001); Manufactured by Marimekko Oy (Finland); Finland; cotton; H x W x D (selvedge to selvedge): 321.3 x 134 cm (10 ft. 6 1/2 in. x 52 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.); Gift of Marimekko, Inc.; 1979-89-4

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