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Sample (Handbag Material)

A work made of nylon polyamide (three different forms), cotton, linen, cellulose film, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film.

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  • A work made of nylon polyamide (three different forms), cotton, linen, cellulose film, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film.

Date:

1956

Artist:

Designed by Dorothy Liebes (American, 1897-1972)
New York, United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Dorothy Liebes (Designer)

Title

Sample (Handbag Material)

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1956

Medium

Nylon polyamide (three different forms), cotton, linen, cellulose film, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film

Dimensions

15.1 × 16.5 cm (6 × 6 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Liebes Design, Inc.

Reference Number

1972.1158f

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