"Kaspaikka" fabric by Maija Isola for Marimekko; 1959.

Description:

"Kaspaikka" fabric by Maija isola for Marimekko Oy; Finland, 1959. Pattern of bands of a trompe l'oeil lace-edging motif in bright red, orange, and pink; screen printed on a plain weave ground. Selvage width, cut ends. Selvage inscription. Submitted to the Library of Congress for copyright; Jan 2 1959, by Marimekko oy.

Date Made: 1959

Maker: Marimekko Oy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Finland

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0255.63Catalog Number: 1988.0255.63Accession Number: 1988.0255

Object Name: fabric length

Physical Description: cotton (overall material)plain weave, screen-printed (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 59 in x 54 in; 149.86 cm x 137.16 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-5f62-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1098952

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