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1950

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1955

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample, Limelight

This is a Sample. It was produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is jute, cotton, viscose, and metlon warp; cotton weft and its technique is plain weave with warp float patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is credited Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Limelight; Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated (United States); USA; jute, cotton, viscose, and metlon warp; cotton weft; Warp x Weft: 29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.); Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.; 1955-61-6

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