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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1944

  • We acquired this object.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

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Fringe Fragment (USA)

This is a Fringe fragment. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk, mercerized cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Grand Central Art School. It is credited Gift of Grand Central Art School.

Cite this object as

Fringe Fragment (USA); silk, mercerized cotton; Gift of Grand Central Art School; 1944-58-2-e

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