Sample

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Anni Albers

Title

Sample

Place

Connecticut (Object made in)

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Made 1901–1970

Medium

linen and gold-colored-metal-strip-wrapped cotton, plain weave

Inscriptions

On detached labels of b-h: "ANNI ALBERS FABRICS"; b: "596/B 48"

Dimensions

28.5 × 12.8 cm (11 1/4 × 5 in.); Weft repeat: H.: 5.8 cm (2 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Anni Albers

Reference Number

1970.347b

Extended information about this artwork

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