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1950

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1955

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1956

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Textile, Capriccio

This is a Textile. It was designed by Sara Provan and made by Konwiser, Inc.. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Konwiser, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Konwiser, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 225 x 130 cm (7 ft. 4 9/16 in. x 51 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Capriccio; Designed by Sara Provan (American, 1917–1993); Made by Konwiser, Inc.; USA; linen; Warp x Weft: 225 x 130 cm (7 ft. 4 9/16 in. x 51 3/16 in.); Gift of Konwiser, Inc.; 1956-151-1

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