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1914

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Textile (France)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Herman A. Elsberg. It is dated ca. 1919 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is silk and its technique is 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28.9 × 89.9 cm (11 3/8 × 35 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (France); Designed by Herman A. Elsberg (American, 1869–1938); silk; H x W: 28.9 × 89.9 cm (11 3/8 × 35 3/8 in.); Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-208-e

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