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1953

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

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Stole (USA)

This is a Stole. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and embroidered by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1953 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 157.5 x 86.5 cm (5 ft. 2 in. x 34 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Stole (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); cotton; H x W: 157.5 x 86.5 cm (5 ft. 2 in. x 34 1/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-12

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