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Textile, Thematic

This is a Textile. It was designed by Marga Hielle-Vatter and manufactured by Rohi. It is dated 1973 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is wool and its technique is hand-woven compound twill. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Rohi.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 152 × 130.5 cm (59 13/16 × 51 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 152 × 130.5 cm (59 13/16 × 51 3/8 in.) Repeat H x W (minumum unit of square repeat): 15 × 64 cm (5 7/8 × 25 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Thematic; Designed by Marga Hielle-Vatter; Manufactured by Rohi; Germany; wool; H x W (a): 152 × 130.5 cm (59 13/16 × 51 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 152 × 130.5 cm (59 13/16 × 51 3/8 in.) Repeat H x W (minumum unit of square repeat): 15 × 64 cm (5 7/8 × 25 3/16 in.); 1974-63-2-a,b

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