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1979

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1985

  • We acquired this object.

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Textile, Borealis

This is a Textile. It was designed by Elenhank and made by Elenhank. It is dated 1979 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is polyester (dacron). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Henry C. Kluck and Eleanor Kluck. It is credited Gift of Henry C. and Eleanor Kluck.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft (a): 361 x 127 cm (11 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 50 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 275 x 127 cm (9 ft. 1/4 in. x 50 in.) Repeat H x W: 35.6 x 119.4 cm (14 x 47 in.)

It is inscribed

"BOREALIS hand print by ELENHANK DESIGNERS,Inc" on left edge.

Cite this object as

Textile, Borealis; Designed by Elenhank; USA; polyester (dacron); Warp x Weft (a): 361 x 127 cm (11 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 50 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 275 x 127 cm (9 ft. 1/4 in. x 50 in.) Repeat H x W: 35.6 x 119.4 cm (14 x 47 in.); Gift of Henry C. and Eleanor Kluck; 1985-84-26-a,b

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