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1968

  • Work on this object began.

2021

2025

  • You found it!

Square, Discover America

This is a Square. It was designed by Frankie Welch. It is dated 1968 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe. It is credited Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 54 × 54 cm (21 1/4 × 21 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Square, Discover America; Designed by Frankie Welch (American, b. 1923); silk; H x W: 54 × 54 cm (21 1/4 × 21 1/4 in.); Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe; 2021-11-1

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