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1968

  • Work on this object began.

1970

2005

2006

  • We acquired this object.

2024

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Textile, Cicatrices

This is a Textile. It was designed by Sheila Hicks and made by Sheila Hicks. It is dated 1968 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is silk, mohair and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (slit tapestry with stitching), reversible, four selvedges. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 21 x 12 cm (8 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Cicatrices; Designed by Sheila Hicks (American, b. 1934); France; silk, mohair; Warp x Weft: 21 x 12 cm (8 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 2006-14-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

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