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1928

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

2017

  • We acquired this object.

2018

2025

  • You found it!

Blouse, American Indian

This is a Blouse. It was designed by Walter Mitschke and manufactured by H.R. Mallinson & Co.. It is dated 1928–1935 and we acquired it in 2017. Its medium is silk and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by American Textile History Museum. It is credited American Textile History Museum Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W (overall): 61 × 69.9 cm (24 in. × 27 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Blouse, American Indian; Designed by Walter Mitschke ((American, b. Germany, 1886–1972)); Manufactured by H.R. Mallinson & Co.; silk; H x W (overall): 61 × 69.9 cm (24 in. × 27 1/2 in.); American Textile History Museum Collection; 2017-58-3

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