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1948

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Henning Watterston and woven by Menlo Textiles. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is mohair, rayon and its technique is compound weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 85 × 15.1 cm (33 7/16 × 5 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Henning Watterston (American, 1916 - 2009); Woven by Menlo Textiles; mohair, rayon; H x W: 85 × 15.1 cm (33 7/16 × 5 15/16 in.); 1948-69-1

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