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Sheik (Furnishing Fabric)

A work made of cotton, mohair (wool), and rayon, plain gauze weave.

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  • A work made of cotton, mohair (wool), and rayon, plain gauze weave.

Date:

1956

Artist:

Designed by Angelo Testa (American, 1921–1984)
Produced by Angelo Testa & Company (American, 1947–1984)
United States, Illinois, Chicago

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Angelo Testa (Designer)

Title

Sheik (Furnishing Fabric)

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1956

Medium

Cotton, mohair (wool), and rayon, plain gauze weave

Dimensions

191.8 × 118.2 cm (75 1/2 × 46 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Alexander Demond Fund

Reference Number

1982.153

Extended information about this artwork

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