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Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • Work on this object ended.

2001

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Textile, Happy

This is a Textile. It was designed by Chris Ranes. It is dated 1950–53 and we acquired it in 2001. Its medium is fiberglass and its technique is hand screen printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Chris Ranes. It is credited Gift of Chris Ranes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 312.4 x 127 cm (10 ft. 3 in. x 50 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Happy; Designed by Chris Ranes (Polish, active U.S.A., 1929–2002); USA; fiberglass; H x W: 312.4 x 127 cm (10 ft. 3 in. x 50 in.); Gift of Chris Ranes; 2000-55-1

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