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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

1981

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Tablecloth (Sweden)

This is a Tablecloth. It was designed by Astrid Sampe and woven by Astrid Sampe. It is dated ca. 1956 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is linen and its technique is damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 214 x 127 cm (7 ft. 1/4 in. x 50 in.)

Cite this object as

Tablecloth (Sweden); Designed by Astrid Sampe (Swedish, 1909–2002); linen; H x W: 214 x 127 cm (7 ft. 1/4 in. x 50 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-63-a

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