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Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • Work on this object ended.

2000

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Trial Sample, Biscayne, 1950–53

This is a Trial sample. It was designed by Chris Ranes. It is dated 1950–53 and we acquired it in 2000. Its technique is screen printed by hand on 'barkcloth'. 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

Warp x Weft: 168.9 x 135.9 cm (5 ft. 6 1/2 in. x 53 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Trial Sample, Biscayne, 1950–53; Designed by Chris Ranes (Polish, active U.S.A., 1929–2002); USA; Warp x Weft: 168.9 x 135.9 cm (5 ft. 6 1/2 in. x 53 1/2 in.); Gift of Chris Ranes; 2000-55-2

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