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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Square (USA), 1950–60

This is a Square. It was student of Mariska Karasz. It is dated 1950–60 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is cotton, rayon, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24 x 24 cm (9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Square (USA), 1950–60; Student of Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); cotton, rayon, metallic thread; H x W: 24 x 24 cm (9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-33

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