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Object Timeline

1960

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2024

  • You found it!

Hanging (USA)

This is a Hanging. It was designed by Lenore Tawney and woven by Lenore Tawney. It is dated 1960 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is linen, wool, silk and its technique is handwoven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 55.5 x 20.5 cm (21 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging (USA); Designed by Lenore Tawney ((American, 1907–2007)); linen, wool, silk; Warp x Weft: 55.5 x 20.5 cm (21 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-67

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