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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1961

  • Work on this object ended.

1984

  • We acquired this object.

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Samples (USA)

This is a Samples. It was designed by Marianne Strengell. It is dated 1937–61 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is rayon and its technique is machine woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marianne Strengell. It is credited Gift of Marianne Strengell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (a): 44.5 x 52 cm (17 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Samples (USA); Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); rayon; Warp x Weft (a): 44.5 x 52 cm (17 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-4-a/c

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