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1962

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • Work on this object ended.

1984

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Marianne Strengell and woven by Marianne Strengell. It is dated ca. 1965 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is jute, wool, linen and its technique is plain weave with knotted pile. 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: 41 x 32 cm (16 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); jute, wool, linen; Warp x Weft: 41 x 32 cm (16 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-58

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