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1952

  • Work on this object began.

2019

2020

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Textile, The Nest

This is a Textile. It was designed by Arnold D. Blanch and produced by Associated American Artists and manufactured by Riverdale Fabrics. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 2020. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the department.

It is credited Gift of Susan Howatt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 378.5 × 120.7 cm (12 ft. 5 in. × 47 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, The Nest; Designed by Arnold D. Blanch (American, 1896-1968); Produced by Associated American Artists (United States); Manufactured by Riverdale Drapery Fabrics; cotton; H x W: 378.5 × 120.7 cm (12 ft. 5 in. × 47 1/2 in.); Gift of Susan Howatt; 2020-12-1

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