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1952

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

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Hanging, Finnish Forest

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Eva Anttila and woven by Eva Anttila. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

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  • luxograph print on paper.
  • Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
  • 2014-12-3

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61 x 60 cm (24 in. x 23 5/8 in.)

It is signed

signed

Cite this object as

Hanging, Finnish Forest; Designed by Eva Anttila (Finnish, 1894–1993); Finland; wool; H x W: 61 x 60 cm (24 in. x 23 5/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-45

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource.

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