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Textile, Bridal Veil Falls Yosemite

This is a Textile. It was designed by Walter Mitschke and manufactured by H.R. Mallinson & Co.. It is dated 1927 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Madelyn Shaw. It is credited Gift of Madelyn Shaw.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 95.6 × 99.1 cm (37 5/8 in. × 39 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on selvedge: Mallinson's Silks de Luxe Bridal Veil Falls Yosemite

Cite this object as

Textile, Bridal Veil Falls Yosemite; Designed by Walter Mitschke ((American, b. Germany, 1886–1972)); Manufactured by H.R. Mallinson & Co.; silk; H x W: 95.6 × 99.1 cm (37 5/8 in. × 39 in.); Gift of Madelyn Shaw; 2021-10-2

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