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1989

  • Work on this object began.

1990

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sample Card (Germany)

This is a Sample card. It was made by Koechlin Baumgartner & Cie and made for KBC of America. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1990. Its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by KBC of America. It is credited Gift of KBC of America.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 76 x 63 cm (29 15/16 x 24 13/16 in.)

It is inscribed

label at top, " KBC SPORT+FREIZEIT KBC Manufaktur Koechlin, Baumgartner& Cie, AG" then address and phone numbers. Handwritten " Microfiber Tactel 24 Karat"

Cite this object as

Sample Card (Germany); Made by Koechlin Baumgartner & Cie; Made for KBC of America; H x W: 76 x 63 cm (29 15/16 x 24 13/16 in.); Gift of KBC of America; 1990-74-4

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