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Object Timeline

1935

  • Work on this object began.

1941

  • We acquired this object.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

2016

2025

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Sample Book

This is a Sample book. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is linen, mercerized cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Cite this object as

Sample Book; linen, mercerized cotton; Gift of Elisabeth Aschehoug; 1941-57-5-a/aa

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