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1983

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1990

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Textile, Sylphide

This is a Textile. It was designed by Gretchen Bellinger. It is dated 1983 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is silk and its technique is two intercrossed plain weave structures (double cloth), one set of warps and wefts overspun. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Gretchen Bellinger.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 378.5 x 114.3 cm (149 x 45 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Sylphide; Designed by Gretchen Bellinger; USA; silk; H x W: 378.5 x 114.3 cm (149 x 45 in.); 1990-81-2

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