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Textile, Betta

This is a Textile. It was designed by Rosita Missoni and Ottavio Missoni and made by T&J Vestor. It is dated 1980–90 and we acquired it in 1990. Its technique is jacquard woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Missoni. It is credited Gift of Missoni.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 426.5 x 144.5 cm (13 ft. 11 15/16 in. x 56 7/8 in.) Repeat H: 32.8 x 17.5 cm (12 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Betta; Designed by Ottavio Missoni, Rosita Missoni (Italian, b. 1931); Made by T&J Vestor; Italy; Warp x Weft: 426.5 x 144.5 cm (13 ft. 11 15/16 in. x 56 7/8 in.) Repeat H: 32.8 x 17.5 cm (12 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.); Gift of Missoni; 1990-5-1

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