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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)

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, jute and its technique is 2 block 4-span float pattern. 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 (a): 36 x 20 cm (14 3/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 30.5 x 20 cm (12 in. x 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); wool, jute; Warp x Weft (a): 36 x 20 cm (14 3/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 30.5 x 20 cm (12 in. x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-59-a,b

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