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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Textile, Back Yard

This is a Textile. It was designed by Albert Goodspeed. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is fibreglas and its technique is screen printed with pigment. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Arundell Clarke Ltd.. It is credited Gift of Arundell Clarke.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 362 x 130 cm (11 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 51 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Back Yard; Designed by Albert Goodspeed; USA; fibreglas; H x W: 362 x 130 cm (11 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 51 3/16 in.); Gift of Arundell Clarke; 1956-150-4

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