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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Scarf (USA)

This is a Scarf. It was designed by Brooke Cadwallader. It is dated 1950s and we acquired it in 1986. Its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 52 x 51 cm (20 1/2 x 20 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

'Brooke Cadwallader' at lower right edge.

Cite this object as

Scarf (USA); Designed by Brooke Cadwallader; H x W: 52 x 51 cm (20 1/2 x 20 1/16 in.); 1986-114-1

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