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1940

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1949

  • Work on this object ended.

2006

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Else Regensteiner (American, b. Germany, 1906 – 2003). It is dated 1940s and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is cotton or linen, wool, lurex and its technique is bands of plain and twill woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 38.1 x 22.2 cm (15 x 8 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Else Regensteiner (American, b. Germany, 1906 – 2003); cotton or linen, wool, lurex; Warp x Weft: 38.1 x 22.2 cm (15 x 8 3/4 in.); Gift of Helga Regensteiner Sinaiko; 2006-29-5

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