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Sample (USA), 1945–47

This is a Sample. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and woven by Dorothy Wright Liebes. It is dated 1945–47 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is cotton, synthetic and its technique is plain weave with paired and unpaired warps and areas of 1&3 interlacing. 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: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Liebes #2018 c.1945-47

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 1945–47; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972); cotton, synthetic; Warp x Weft: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of the Estate of Dorothy (Liebes) Morin; 1972-75-48

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