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1960

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

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2025

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Square, Tunturi

This is a Square. It was designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom and woven by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom. It is dated 1960–69 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is viscose, plastic and its technique is plain weave. 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: 55.5 x 53.2 cm (21 7/8 x 20 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Square, Tunturi; Designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom (Finnish, 1927 - 2014); Finland; viscose, plastic; H x W: 55.5 x 53.2 cm (21 7/8 x 20 15/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-40

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