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1944

  • Work on this object began.

1954

  • Work on this object ended.

2023

2025

  • You found it!

Textile

This is a Textile. It was designed by Gere Kavanaugh. It is dated ca. 1949 and we acquired it in 2023. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Gere Kavanaugh. It is credited Gift of Gere Kavanaugh.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 103.8 × 127.3 cm (40 7/8 × 50 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on both selvedges: Fabric by Gere Kavanaugh

Cite this object as

Textile; Designed by Gere Kavanaugh (American, b. 1929); cotton; H x W: 103.8 × 127.3 cm (40 7/8 × 50 1/8 in.); Gift of Gere Kavanaugh; 2023-14-4

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