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Hanging, The Creature

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Mary Walker Phillips and made by Mary Walker Phillips. It is dated 1964 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is linen and its technique is knitted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary Walker Phillips. It is credited Gift of Mary Walker Phillips.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 105.4 x 29.2 cm (41 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Label typed on woven tape and sewn to object, "Mary Walker Phillips K13 'The Creature' knit linen."

Cite this object as

Hanging, The Creature; Designed by Mary Walker Phillips (American, 1923–2007); USA; linen; H x W: 105.4 x 29.2 cm (41 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.); Gift of Mary Walker Phillips; 1998-38-2

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