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Textile, Mantilla

This is a Textile. It was designed by Henning Watterson and manufactured by Menlo Textiles. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is mohair and its technique is handwoven plain weave with overspun yarn. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 142.3 x 144 cm (56 in. x 56 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Mantilla; Designed by Henning Watterson; Manufactured by Menlo Textiles; USA; mohair; H x W: 142.3 x 144 cm (56 in. x 56 11/16 in.); 1947-102-1

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