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1960

  • Work on this object began.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

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Upholstery Square, Comfort Tweed, 1960–69

This is a Upholstery square. It was designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom and woven by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom. It is dated 1960–69 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool, viscose, cotton and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 52.6 x 51 cm (20 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Upholstery Square, Comfort Tweed, 1960–69; Designed by Marjatta Metsovaara-Nystrom (Finnish, 1927 - 2014); Finland; wool, viscose, cotton; H x W: 52.6 x 51 cm (20 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-35-39

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