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1937

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1961

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1984

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Sample (USA)

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 cotton warp with wool, rayon and lurex weft and its technique is plain weave with closely and loosely dented 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: 35 x 41 cm (13 3/4 x 16 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); cotton warp with wool, rayon and lurex weft; Warp x Weft: 35 x 41 cm (13 3/4 x 16 1/8 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-23

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