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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, metal thread and its technique is plain compound satin. 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

Warp x Weft: 64.7 x 64.5 cm (25 1/2 x 25 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); silk, metal thread; Warp x Weft: 64.7 x 64.5 cm (25 1/2 x 25 3/8 in.); Gift of Cheney Brothers; 1915-5-4-a

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