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Textile (USA)

This is a Textile. It was designed by Lili Blumenau and woven by Lili Blumenau. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is rayon, wool, mercerized cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lili Blumenau. It is credited Gift of Lili Blumenau.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48 × 42.5 cm (18 7/8 × 16 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (USA); Designed by Lili Blumenau; rayon, wool, mercerized cotton; H x W: 48 × 42.5 cm (18 7/8 × 16 3/4 in.); Gift of Lili Blumenau; 1952-67-1

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