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1989

  • Work on this object began.

1990

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sample Card (Germany)

This is a Sample card. It was made by Koechlin Baumgartner & Cie and made for KBC of America. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1990. Its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by KBC of America. It is credited Gift of KBC of America.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 77 x 62.5 cm (30 5/16 x 24 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Label at top "KBC SPORT+FREIZEIT KBC Manufaktur Koechlin, Baumgartner & Cie, AG. " then address and phone numbers.

Cite this object as

Sample Card (Germany); Made by Koechlin Baumgartner & Cie; Made for KBC of America; H x W: 77 x 62.5 cm (30 5/16 x 24 5/8 in.); Gift of KBC of America; 1990-74-2

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