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1989

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample (USA)

This is a Sample. It was designed by Marian Clayden and made by Marian Clayden. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is silk and its technique is shrunk and clamp discharged silk plisse. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marian Clayden. It is credited Gift of Marian Clayden.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 101 x 112.5 cm (39 3/4 x 44 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample (USA); Designed by Marian Clayden (British, b. 1937); silk; L x W: 101 x 112.5 cm (39 3/4 x 44 5/16 in.); Gift of Marian Clayden; 1991-87-2

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