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Textile, Sea Shells, 1956

This is a Textile. It was manufactured by Apponaug Company. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton and its technique is dynascope printed on twill foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Apponaug Company. It is credited Gift of Apponaug Company.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 240 × 92.7 cm (94 1/2 × 36 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Sea Shells, 1956; Manufactured by Apponaug Company (United States); USA; cotton; H x W: 240 × 92.7 cm (94 1/2 × 36 1/2 in.); Gift of Apponaug Company; 1956-203-2

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