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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1948

  • We acquired this object.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

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Fragment (USA)

This is a Fragment. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated ca. 1945 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is cotton, rayon and its technique is complex woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 74.6 x 17.1 cm (29 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (USA); Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); cotton, rayon; Warp x Weft: 74.6 x 17.1 cm (29 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1948-85-10

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