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1952

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1964

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Place Mat And Napkin (USA)

This is a Place mat and napkin. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and embroidered by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is cotton and its technique is a. applique and embroidered on plain weave; b. embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (place mat): 33.5 x 45 cm (13 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.) Warp x Weft (napkin): 47 x 48 cm (18 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Place Mat And Napkin (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); cotton; Warp x Weft (place mat): 33.5 x 45 cm (13 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.) Warp x Weft (napkin): 47 x 48 cm (18 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-18-a/b

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