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1960

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

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Window Shades (USA), 1960–69

This is a Window shades. It is dated 1960–69 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is asbestos, synthetic yarns. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 43 x 45 cm (16 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (b): 44 x 45 cm (17 5/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (c): 42 x 44.5 cm (16 9/16 x 17 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Window Shades (USA), 1960–69; asbestos, synthetic yarns; H x W (a): 43 x 45 cm (16 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (b): 44 x 45 cm (17 5/16 x 17 11/16 in.) H x W (c): 42 x 44.5 cm (16 9/16 x 17 1/2 in.); 1968-126-1-a/c

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