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Sample (Drapery Fabric)

A work made of silk, cotton, rayon, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, warp-stripe weft band plain weave self-patterned by areas of paired warp.

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  • A work made of silk, cotton, rayon, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, warp-stripe weft band plain weave self-patterned by areas of paired warp.

Date:

1950

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 1950

Medium

Silk, cotton, rayon, and metal foil laminated in cellulose acetate film, warp-stripe weft band plain weave self-patterned by areas of paired warp

Dimensions

21.2 × 19.2 cm (8 3/8 × 7 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Liebes Design, Inc.

Reference Number

1972.1161t

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