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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Textile, Ruffit

This is a Textile. It was manufactured by Loomskill, Inc.. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is celanese acetate and its technique is printed by engraved roller on twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 290 x 126 cm (9 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 49 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Ruffit; Manufactured by Loomskill, Inc.; USA; celanese acetate; H x W: 290 x 126 cm (9 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 49 5/8 in.); 1956-145-1

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