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1976

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1988

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Napkin (Germany)

This is a Napkin. It was designed by Wolf Karnagel and made for (as the client) Lufthansa German Airlines. It is dated ca. 1986 and we acquired it in 1988. Its technique is 4&1 satin damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lufthansa German Airlines. It is credited Gift of Lufthansa German Airlines.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41.9 x 41.3 cm (16 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Napkin (Germany); Designed by Wolf Karnagel (1940–); Client: Lufthansa German Airlines (Germany); H x W: 41.9 x 41.3 cm (16 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.); Gift of Lufthansa German Airlines; 1988-37-38

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