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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Ruth Reeves. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is linen and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35.4 x 64.7 cm (13 15/16 x 25 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Selvedge: MORLEY - FLETCHER Ltd. PERUVIAN LINEN

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); Designed by Ruth Reeves (American, 1892–1966); linen; H x W: 35.4 x 64.7 cm (13 15/16 x 25 1/2 in.); 1949-14-1

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