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1941

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2016

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Sample Book

This is a Sample book. We acquired it in 1941. Its medium is paper, silk, cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35.5 × 26 cm (14 in. × 10 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Stamped on inside of front cover: H.A. Elsberg 51 East 57th St. New York

Cite this object as

Sample Book; paper, silk, cotton; H x W: 35.5 × 26 cm (14 in. × 10 1/4 in.); Gift of the Estate of Herman A. Elsberg; 1941-35-1

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