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Symbolic Poncho

A work made of jute, macramé (flat knots); wrapped with wool; self-fringe; some knotted; some wrapped; metal stand.

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  • A work made of jute, macramé (flat knots); wrapped with wool; self-fringe; some knotted; some wrapped; metal stand.

Date:

1971

Artist:

Claire Zeisler (American, 1903–1991)
Chicago, United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Claire Zeisler

Title

Symbolic Poncho

Place

Chicago (Object made in:)

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Made 1971

Medium

Jute, macramé (flat knots); wrapped with wool; self-fringe; some knotted; some wrapped; metal stand

Dimensions

On stand: 129.5 × 68.6 × 35.6 cm (51 × 27 × 14 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Joan Binkley in memory of Claire Zeisler

Reference Number

1992.490

Extended information about this artwork

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