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Sample (USA), 1948

This is a Sample. It was designed by Henning Watterston and woven by Menlo Textiles. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is rayon, cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 74 × 90 cm (29 1/8 × 35 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 1948; Designed by Henning Watterston (American, 1916 - 2009); Woven by Menlo Textiles; rayon, cotton; H x W: 74 × 90 cm (29 1/8 × 35 7/16 in.); 1948-69-3

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