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Sample (Upholstery Fabric)

Surrealist painting of miniature train exiting fireplace mid-air, large mirror over mantle.

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  • Surrealist painting of miniature train exiting fireplace mid-air, large mirror over mantle.

Date:

1947

Artist:

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

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Dorothy Liebes

Title

Sample (Upholstery Fabric)

Place

New York City (Object made in)

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Made 1947

Medium

Cotton, silk, rayon, and wool, plain weave

Dimensions

19.1 × 16.9 cm (7 1/2 × 6 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Liebes Design, Inc.

Reference Number

1972.1162e

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