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1947

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1969

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Textile, Spines

This is a Textile. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Alexander Hayden Girard and distributed by Knoll Textiles. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is credited Gift of Alexander H. Girard.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61 x 124.5 cm (24 x 49 in.)

It is inscribed

alexander girard design, #001 "Spines" (printed in selvedge)

Cite this object as

Textile, Spines; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Distributed by Knoll Textiles (United States); USA; linen; H x W: 61 x 124.5 cm (24 x 49 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-15

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