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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Florence Harvey Pettit and printed by Florence Harvey Pettit. It is dated 1950–59 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 165 x 92.2 cm (5 ft. 4 15/16 in. x 36 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); Designed by Florence Harvey Pettit (1909–1995); cotton; H x W: 165 x 92.2 cm (5 ft. 4 15/16 in. x 36 5/16 in.); 1956-98-3

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