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1919

  • Work on this object began.

1929

  • Work on this object ended.

1938

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample (France)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Herman A. Elsberg. It is dated ca. 1924 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Unknown. It is credited Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.

It is inscribed

Labeled: #6076 Satin Faconné Latté

Cite this object as

Sample (France); Designed by Herman A. Elsberg (American, 1869–1938); silk; Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-164-b

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