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1952

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1962

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2023

2025

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Textile, Kite Tails, ca. 1957

This is a Textile. It was designed by Gere Kavanaugh and manufactured by Isabel Scott Fabrics. It is dated ca. 1957 and we acquired it in 2023. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Gere Kavanaugh. It is credited Gift of Gere Kavanaugh.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 65.7 × 65.4 cm (25 7/8 × 25 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Kite Tails, ca. 1957; Designed by Gere Kavanaugh (American, b. 1929); Manufactured by Isabel Scott Fabrics; linen; H x W: 65.7 × 65.4 cm (25 7/8 × 25 3/4 in.); Gift of Gere Kavanaugh; 2023-14-7

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