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1944

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1954

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  • We acquired this object.

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and woven by Dorothy Wright Liebes. We acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton and synthetic fiber and its technique is 2 and 2 twill woven with designated warps pulled up for pile (velvet).\. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Sample (USA); Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); cotton and synthetic fiber; 1972-75-107

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