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1925

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1935

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Samples (Switzerland)

This is a Samples. It was made by Ernest Schurf & Co.. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

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Samples (Switzerland); Made by Ernst Schurpf & Co. (Switzerland); cotton; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1991-162-2

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