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Sample (USA), 1933

This is a Sample. It was designed by Donald Deskey and manufactured by Glendale Linen Company. It is dated 1933 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is cotton? and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Stephen Deskey. It is credited Gift of Stephen Deskey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 113.7 x 63.5 cm (44 3/4 x 25 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed on right selvedge: "Glendale" Printed in U.S.A.

Cite this object as

Sample (USA), 1933; Designed by Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); Manufactured by Glendale Linen Company; cotton?; H x W: 113.7 x 63.5 cm (44 3/4 x 25 in.); Gift of Stephen Deskey; 1998-5-2

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