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1987

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2005

2006

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Textile, The Portuguese Synagogue

This is a Textile. It was designed by Sheila Hicks. It is dated 1987 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is cotton, linen, silk, wool and its technique is plain weave with wrapping, reversible, all selvedges finished. 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: 23 x 10 cm (9 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, The Portuguese Synagogue; Designed by Sheila Hicks (American, b. 1934); cotton, linen, silk, wool; Warp x Weft: 23 x 10 cm (9 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 2006-14-3

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