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Sample (Handbag Material)

A work made of cotton, metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, wool, cellulose film, and synthetic fiber, twill weave.

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  • A work made of cotton, metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, wool, cellulose film, and synthetic fiber, twill weave.

Date:

1958

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 1958

Medium

Cotton, metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, wool, cellulose film, and synthetic fiber, twill weave

Dimensions

17.8 × 18.5 cm (7 × 7 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Liebes Design, Inc.

Reference Number

1972.1158k

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