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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Textile Sample, Birds

This is a Textile sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is dated 1940–1949 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton and linen and its technique is 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

Warp x Weft: 31.1 x 31.1 cm (12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile Sample, Birds; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); cotton and linen; Warp x Weft: 31.1 x 31.1 cm (12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-1197

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