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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1961

  • Work on this object ended.

1984

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample (USA), 1937–61

This is a Sample. It was designed by Marianne Strengell and made by Marianne Strengell. It is dated 1937–61 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is wool and rayon warp with linen, lurex, wool, rayon and ? weft and its technique is plain weave with paired warps. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marianne Strengell. It is credited Gift of Marianne Strengell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 46 x 45.5 cm (18 1/8 x 17 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 1937–61; Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); wool and rayon warp with linen, lurex, wool, rayon and ? weft; Warp x Weft: 46 x 45.5 cm (18 1/8 x 17 15/16 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-15

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