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1933

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

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Hand-woven Sample (USA)

This is a Hand-woven sample. It was designed by Anni Albers and woven by Anni Albers. It is dated before 1953 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen and its technique is twill woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Anni Albers. It is credited Gift of Anni Albers.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 x 8 in.)

It is inscribed

Attached tag: Anni Albers Fabrics Box 12A

Cite this object as

Hand-woven Sample (USA); Designed by Anni Albers (American, b. Germany, 1899–1994); linen; Warp x Weft: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 x 8 in.); Gift of Anni Albers; 1953-180-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Josef and Anni Albers: Designs for Living.

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