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1990

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Textile, Desert Shield

This is a Textile. It is dated 1990 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is nylon and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 362.6 × 167.6 cm (11 ft. 10 3/4 in. × 5 ft. 6 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Desert Shield; USA; nylon; H x W: 362.6 × 167.6 cm (11 ft. 10 3/4 in. × 5 ft. 6 in.); 1991-62-1

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