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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1998

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

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Fragment, Sails

This is a Fragment. It was designed by Lanette Scheeline. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lanette Scheeline. It is credited Gift of Lanette Scheeline.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 131 x 134.5 cm (51 9/16 x 52 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Printed on edge near the selvedge, "SAILS, DESIGNED BY LANETTE, PRINTS UNLIMITED."

Cite this object as

Fragment, Sails; Designed by Lanette Scheeline (American, 1910–2001); USA; cotton; Warp x Weft: 131 x 134.5 cm (51 9/16 x 52 15/16 in.); Gift of Lanette Scheeline; 1998-29-16

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