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Maker:
Allen Fannin, (American, 1939–2004)  Search this
Medium:
Medium: wool Technique: handspun wool
Dimensions:
Length: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Type:
Yarn samples
Made in:
USA
Date:
1970
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Six samples of wool yarn made to illustrate the book: "Handspinning: Art and Technique." Samples are as follows: a) natural brown wool, worsted spun, Karakul wool; b) natural white and natural brown wool, space spun; c) partial blend of natural brown, white, and gray wool, variegated, blended in carding; d) natural white with natural brown flecks; e) natural brown and white wool, two rovings – one white and one brown, spun together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Allen Fannin
Accession Number:
1970-37-1-a/e
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Textiles Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq441bcfb26-a72f-4ede-bc03-0c4b5a391721
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1970-37-1-a_e