Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Wall Hanging (USA)

This is a Wall hanging. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and made by Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1950–59 and we acquired it in 1993. Its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Tinka Topping.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 254 × 201 cm (8 ft. 4 in. × 6 ft. 7 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Wall Hanging (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); H x W: 254 × 201 cm (8 ft. 4 in. × 6 ft. 7 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Tinka Topping; 1993-5-1

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