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Swazi Drapery (Furnishing Fabric)

A work made of cotton and wool, plain weave self-patterned by areas of main warp and ground weft floats.

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  • A work made of cotton and wool, plain weave self-patterned by areas of main warp and ground weft floats.

Date:

1962

Artist:

Designed by Coral Stephens (Swazi, started 1949) and Larsen Design Studio (American, 1952–1997)
Produced by Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.
United States, New York, New York

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Larsen Design Studio (Designer)

Title

Swazi Drapery (Furnishing Fabric)

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1962

Medium

Cotton and wool, plain weave self-patterned by areas of main warp and ground weft floats

Dimensions

298 × 148.6 cm (117 3/4 × 58 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen

Reference Number

1984.1538

Extended information about this artwork

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