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1968

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1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Textile, Loco Sole

This is a Textile. It was designed by Gae Aulenti. It is dated 1968 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited GIft of George and Louise Beylerian.

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  • hand-dyed and folded japanese paper.
  • Gift of Barbara White.
  • 2000-64-1
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Its dimensions are

H x W: 291.2 x 64.5 cm (9 ft. 6 5/8 in. x 25 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Loco Sole; Designed by Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927 - 2012); Italy; linen; H x W: 291.2 x 64.5 cm (9 ft. 6 5/8 in. x 25 3/8 in.); GIft of George and Louise Beylerian; 1991-168-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Energizing the Everyday: Gifts From the George R. Kravis II Collection.

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