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1938

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1939

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

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Manufacturer's Sample Book (France)

This is a Manufacturer's sample book. It was manufactured by Moss-Still, Inc.. It is dated 1938–39 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk, rayon, linen, cotton, wool, paper, cardboard and its technique is printed and woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 37 x 31.5 x 4.6 cm (14 9/16 x 12 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Manufacturer's Sample Book (France); Manufactured by Moss-Still, Inc.; silk, rayon, linen, cotton, wool, paper, cardboard; H x W x D: 37 x 31.5 x 4.6 cm (14 9/16 x 12 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.); Gift of William Hardy, Inc.; 1939-61-5

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