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Textile, Istuva Harka

This is a Textile. It was designed by Maija Isola and manufactured by Marimekko Oy. It is dated 1967 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: 460.1 x 136.2 cm (181 1/8 x 53 5/8 in.) Repeat H: 74.6 cm (29 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in red on right selvedge: Maija Isola – "Istuva Harka" © Marimekko Oy Suomi Finland 1967

Cite this object as

Textile, Istuva Harka; Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001); Manufactured by Marimekko Oy (Finland); Finland; cotton; H x W: 460.1 x 136.2 cm (181 1/8 x 53 5/8 in.) Repeat H: 74.6 cm (29 3/8 in.); Gift of Marimekko, Inc.; 1979-89-8

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