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1936

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Sample (Germany)

This is a Sample. It is dated 1936 and we acquired it in 2000. Its medium is cellophane, jute (?) and its technique is two interconnected plain weave structures (double cloth). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elaine Lustig Cohen. It is credited Gift of Elaine Lustig Cohen.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 17.5 x 20 cm (6 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Label attached with maker's printed monogram on one side and information in German written on the other side.

Cite this object as

Sample (Germany); cellophane, jute (?); Warp x Weft: 17.5 x 20 cm (6 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Elaine Lustig Cohen; 2000-20-2

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