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1980

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1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Belt, BELT

This is a Belt. It was designed by Marian Clayden and made by Marian Clayden. It is dated 1980–91 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is rayon, polyester and its technique is fringed trimming, air-brush painted. 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

H x W (irregular, buckled): 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 1/16 in. x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Belt, BELT; Designed by Marian Clayden (British, b. 1937); USA; rayon, polyester; H x W (irregular, buckled): 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 1/16 in. x 12 in.); Gift of Marian Clayden; 1991-87-5

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