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Scarf, 1976

This is a Scarf. It was designed by Frankie Welch. It is dated 1976 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is qiana nylon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Genie Ratcliffe and Peggy Williams. It is credited Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 84.5 × 20.3 cm (33 1/4 in. × 8 in.)

Cite this object as

Scarf, 1976; Designed by Frankie Welch (American, b. 1923); qiana nylon; H x W: 84.5 × 20.3 cm (33 1/4 in. × 8 in.); Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe; 2021-11-13

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