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1950

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1955

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Dish Towel, Cheer

This is a Dish towel. It was designed by Tammis Keefe. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is linen and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Daren Pierce.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 72.4 x 42.5 cm (28 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)

It is signed

Printed bottom right: Tammis Keefe

Cite this object as

Dish Towel, Cheer; Designed by Tammis Keefe (American, 1913 - 1960); USA; linen; H x W: 72.4 x 42.5 cm (28 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.); Gift of Daren Pierce; 1982-79-7

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes.

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