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Maya

A work made of linen, plain weave; screen printed.

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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; screen printed.

Date:

Designed 1931, printed 1948

Artist:

Designed by Ruth Reeves (American, 1892-1966)
Manufactured by Morley-Fletcher Ltd (American, mid-20th century)

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 263

Department

Textiles

Artists

Ruth Reeves (Designer) , Morley Fletcher Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Title

Maya, Double Headed Serpent

Places

New York (Object made in), United States (Object made in), North and Central America (Object made in), New York City (Object made in)

Dates

Designed 1931 , Printed 1948

Medium

Linen, plain weave; screen printed

Inscriptions

Designed by Ruth Reeves for Morley-Fletcher Ltd Peruvian Linen Signed in the selvage: “Maya by Ruth Reeves”

Dimensions

Unfolded: 235 × 131.5 cm (92 1/2 × 51 3/4 in.); 235 × 121 cm (92 1/2 × 47 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Barbara Howard Estate Fund

Reference Number

2018.209

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