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1990

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Hanging, Pillars of Heaven, no.2

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lois Bryant and made by Lois Bryant and Gretchen Eisenmenger. It is dated 1990 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is cotton, metallic and its technique is two interconnected structures (lampas). It is a part of the Textiles department.

  • Textile, Landis
  • linen, polyester.
  • Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc..
  • 1977-67-6

Its dimensions are

W (rolled): 109 cm (42 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging, Pillars of Heaven, no.2; Designed by Lois Bryant (American, b. 1955); Made by Gretchen Eisenmenger; USA; cotton, metallic; W (rolled): 109 cm (42 15/16 in.); 1990-46-1

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