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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. It is dated 1937–61 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is rayon, lurex and its technique is jacquard woven. 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: 50 x 50 cm (19 11/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 1937–61; Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); rayon, lurex; Warp x Weft: 50 x 50 cm (19 11/16 x 19 11/16 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-5

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