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Placemat, Napkin And Paper Envelope (Italy), 1979–1980

This is a Placemat, napkin and paper envelope. It was designed by Alessi Fratelli. It is dated 1979–1980 and we acquired it in 1981. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alessi Fratelli. It is credited Gift of Alessi Fratelli.

Its dimensions are

H x W (placemat): 34 × 48.3 cm (13 3/8 in. × 19 in.) H x W (napkin): 34 × 34 cm (13 3/8 × 13 3/8 in.) H x W (envelope): 19 × 27 cm (7 1/2 × 10 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Placemat, Napkin And Paper Envelope (Italy), 1979–1980; Designed by Alessi Fratelli; H x W (placemat): 34 × 48.3 cm (13 3/8 in. × 19 in.) H x W (napkin): 34 × 34 cm (13 3/8 × 13 3/8 in.) H x W (envelope): 19 × 27 cm (7 1/2 × 10 5/8 in.); Gift of Alessi Fratelli; 1981-3-6-a/c

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