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Object Timeline

1934

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1941

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

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Sample Book (Denmark)

This is a Sample book. It is dated 1934–39 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is wool, linen, cotton, silk, rayon and its technique is variety of handweaves. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elisabeth Aschehoug. It is credited Gift of Elisabeth Aschehoug.

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Sample Book (Denmark); wool, linen, cotton, silk, rayon; Gift of Elisabeth Aschehoug; 1941-57-1-a/f1

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