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Printed cotton: Hot Springs, Yellowstone, from the National Parks series
Probably designed by: Walter Mitschke (American (born in Germany), 1886–1972)
Manufactured by: H. R. Mallinson and Company (American, 1915–1936)
Manufactured by: H. R. Mallinson and Company (American, 1915–1936)
American (Long Island City, NY)
1926
Object Place: Long Island City, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave
Dimensions
87.63 x 99.06 cm (34 1/2 x 39 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Gabriella Beranek
Accession Number2000.786
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSilk plain weave printed with dense all-over pattern of Yellowstone National Park scenery (Hot Springs and "Old Faithful" geyser) in blue, beige, two shades of pink, gray, and teal green on black ground. Marked in selvedge: "Mallinson's Silk de Luxe - Hot Springs Yellowstone." Narrow hem at top and bottom.
Condition: good
Condition: good
ProvenancePurchased at auction by Susan Ward, 2000; Purchased by the MFA, June 21, 2000