Object Timeline

-0001

1926

  • Work on this object began.

1958

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Textile (Germany), 1926

This is a Textile. It was designed by Josef Hillerbrand. It is dated 1926 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is linen and its technique is block printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Fresh, Fun, Friendly .

This object was donated by Teresa Kilham. It is credited Gift of Teresa Kilham.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 222.3 x 124.1 cm (87 1/2 x 48 7/8 in.) Repeat: 57.8 x 46.4 cm (22 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Germany), 1926; Designed by Josef Hillerbrand (German, 1892 - 1981); linen; H x W: 222.3 x 124.1 cm (87 1/2 x 48 7/8 in.) Repeat: 57.8 x 46.4 cm (22 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.); Gift of Teresa Kilham; 1958-88-12

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

For higher resolution or commercial use contact ArtResource.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-3.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18423707/ |title=Textile (Germany), 1926 |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=30 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>