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The Poet

A work made of linen, plain weave; open work; open warp; knotted and braided fringes.
© Lenore G. Tawney Foundation

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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; open work; open warp; knotted and braided fringes.

Date:

1963

Artist:

Lenore Tawney (American, 1907–2007)
United States, New York, New York City

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Lenore Tawney

Title

The Poet

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1963

Medium

Linen, plain weave; open work; open warp; knotted and braided fringes

Dimensions

223.5 × 54 cm (88 × 21 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. S. H. Fairweather

Reference Number

1990.539

Copyright

© Lenore G. Tawney Foundation

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