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1966

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1969

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Sample, Milverel

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is dated 1966 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is verel (70%) and rayon (30%) and its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is credited Gift of Alexander H. Girard.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Milverel; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); verel (70%) and rayon (30%); Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-999

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