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1948

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Hand-woven Sample (USA)

This is a Hand-woven sample. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is cotton, jute, metallic strip and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anni Albers. It is credited Gift of Anni Albers.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18.4 x 23.5 cm (7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Hand-woven Sample (USA); Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); cotton, jute, metallic strip; H x W: 18.4 x 23.5 cm (7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.); Gift of Anni Albers; 1948-93-1

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