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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1954

  • We acquired this object.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

2003

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Panel (Italy), mid-20th century

This is a panel. It was designed by Irene Kowaliska and manufactured by Positano. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is silk and its technique is block printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Italian Government. It is credited Gift of the Italian Government.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 75 x 77 cm (29 1/2 x 30 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Initials IK in small rectangle.

Cite this object as

Panel (Italy), mid-20th century; Designed by Irene Kowaliska (Polish, 1905–1991); Manufactured by Positano; silk; H x W: 75 x 77 cm (29 1/2 x 30 5/16 in.); Gift of the Italian Government; 1954-64-4

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