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Les Saltimbanques (The Entertainers)

A work made of cotton, plain weave; embroidered in tent stitch.

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; embroidered in tent stitch.

Date:

1972/74

Artist:

Design adapted by Gloria DiTomaso (American, active c. 1972–1974) after a design by Liliane Badin (Belgian, 1929-2012)
Made by Mae Garber (American, active c. 1972–1974)
United States, Illinois, Chicago

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Gloria DiTomaso (Designer)

Title

Les Saltimbanques (The Entertainers)

Place

Chicago (Object made in)

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Made 1972–1974

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; embroidered in tent stitch

Dimensions

88.2 × 157.1 cm (34 3/4 × 61 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel R. Garber

Reference Number

1980.309

Extended information about this artwork

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