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1952

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1955

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Sample, Painted Linen

This is a Sample. It was designed by Jack Lenor Larsen and produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is linen warp, acetate and jute weft and its technique is twill weave; warp hand painted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is credited Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 57.8 x 50.8 cm (22 3/4 x 20 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Painted Linen; Designed by Jack Lenor Larsen (American, b. 1927); Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated (United States); USA; linen warp, acetate and jute weft; Warp x Weft: 57.8 x 50.8 cm (22 3/4 x 20 in.); Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.; 1955-61-4

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