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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Textile, Spanish Acanthus, 1950–55

This is a Textile. It was designed by John Wisner and manufactured by Patterson Fabrics. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen-printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 200 x 92 cm (6 ft. 6 3/4 in. x 36 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Spanish Acanthus, 1950–55; Designed by John Wisner; Manufactured by Patterson Fabrics; USA; linen; H x W: 200 x 92 cm (6 ft. 6 3/4 in. x 36 1/4 in.); 1956-140-5

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