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1970

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1980

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2021

2025

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Scarf, ca. 1975

This is a Scarf. It was designed by Frankie Welch. It is dated ca. 1975 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is nylon, acetate. 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: 78.7 × 80 cm (31 in. × 31 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Scarf, ca. 1975; Designed by Frankie Welch (American, b. 1923); nylon, acetate; H x W: 78.7 × 80 cm (31 in. × 31 1/2 in.); Gift of Peggy Williams and Genie Ratcliffe; 2021-11-18

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