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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • We acquired this object.

1920

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was manufactured by Cheney Brothers. It is dated ca. 1915 and we acquired it in 1915. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cheney Brothers. It is credited Gift of Cheney Brothers.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 8.7 × 14.3 cm (3 7/16 × 5 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 8.7 × 14.3 cm (3 7/16 × 5 5/8 in.); Gift of Cheney Brothers; 1915-5-10-b

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