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Sample (Drapery Fabric)

A work made of cotton, rayon, metal, metal strip encased in synthetic film, cellophane film, and metal beads, plain weave self-patterned by ground weft floats.

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  • A work made of cotton, rayon, metal, metal strip encased in synthetic film, cellophane film, and metal beads, plain weave self-patterned by ground weft floats.

Date:

1946

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 (Drapery Fabric)

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1946

Medium

Cotton, rayon, metal, metal strip encased in synthetic film, cellophane film, and metal beads, plain weave self-patterned by ground weft floats

Dimensions

19 × 26.5 cm (7 1/2 × 10 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Liebes Design, Inc.

Reference Number

1972.1161a

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