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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1984

  • We acquired this object.

1993

2015

2025

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Grasscloth, Imperial Clematis

This is a Grasscloth. It was designed by Lanette Scheeline and made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc.. It is dated 1950–59 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is block-printed grass cloth. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Lanette Scheeline.

Its dimensions are

152 x 74.5 cm (59 13/16 x 29 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Grasscloth, Imperial Clematis; Designed by Lanette Scheeline (American, 1910–2001); Made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc. (United States); USA; block-printed grass cloth; 152 x 74.5 cm (59 13/16 x 29 5/16 in.); Gift of Lanette Scheeline; 1984-56-4

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