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1979

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2005

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2025

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Textile, Olympic Bravery

This is a Textile. It was made by Sheila Hicks. It is dated 1979 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is synthetic metallic fiber, wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (slit tapestry, reversible, four selvedges). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Olympic Bravery; Made by Sheila Hicks (American, b. 1934); France; synthetic metallic fiber, wool; Warp x Weft: 23 x 15 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund; 2006-13-3

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