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1944

  • Work on this object began.

1954

  • Work on this object ended.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sample, Charred Wood

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is dated ca. 1949 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is 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: 30.5 x 31.1 cm (12 x 12 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Charred Wood; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); linen; Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 31.1 cm (12 x 12 1/4 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-1221

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