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Textile, Dune Grass

This is a Textile. It was designed by Richard Munsell and produced by Associated American Artists. It is dated 1953 and we acquired it in 2020. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the department.

It is credited Gift of Ellen J. Katz.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 139.3 × 88.3 cm (54 13/16 × 34 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

A Signature Fabric, "Dune Grass," created by Richard Munsell of Associated American Artists © 1953.

Cite this object as

Textile, Dune Grass; Designed by Richard Munsell (American, 1903 - 1963); Produced by Associated American Artists (United States); cotton; H x W: 139.3 × 88.3 cm (54 13/16 × 34 3/4 in.); Gift of Ellen J. Katz; 2020-3-6

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