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Sample (USA), September 1947

This is a Sample. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and woven by Dorothy Wright Liebes. It is dated September 1947 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton, synthetic and its technique is 2/2 twill woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of the Estate of Dorothy (Liebes) Morin.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 21.5 x 16 cm (8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

2320 Dorothy Liebes September 1947

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), September 1947; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); cotton, synthetic; Warp x Weft: 21.5 x 16 cm (8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of Dorothy (Liebes) Morin; 1972-75-42

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