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Sample (USA), 20th century

This is a Sample. It was designed by Marianne Strengell and made by Marianne Strengell. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is cotton, rayon (warp), wool, linen, metallic (weft) and its technique is plain weave with "half basket" texture (ms). 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: 39 x 44 cm (15 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 20th century; Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); cotton, rayon (warp), wool, linen, metallic (weft); Warp x Weft: 39 x 44 cm (15 3/8 x 17 5/16 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-31

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