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1967

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1968

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Sample, Firebird

This is a Sample. It was produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated. It is dated 1967 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is nylon, polyester and its technique is handprinted caprolan textured stretch nylon bonded to polyester foam. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jack Lenor Larsen. It is credited Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 62.9 x 59.7 cm (24 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Firebird; Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated (United States); USA; nylon, polyester; H x W: 62.9 x 59.7 cm (24 3/4 x 23 1/2 in.); Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen; 1968-47-1-b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.

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