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1949

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2006

2015

2025

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Else Regensteiner (American, b. Germany, 1906 – 2003) and Julia McVicker and manufactured by reg/wick Hand Woven Originals and made for Henry Glass, Architect. It is dated 1949 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is cotton, leather, jute and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Helga Sinaiko. It is credited Gift of Helga Regensteiner Sinaiko.

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Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 29.2 x 21.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Else Regensteiner (American, b. Germany, 1906 – 2003), Julia McVicker; Manufactured by reg/wick Hand Woven Originals; Made for Henry Glass, Architect; cotton, leather, jute; Warp x Weft: 29.2 x 21.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); Gift of Helga Regensteiner Sinaiko; 2006-29-3

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