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Length of furnishing fabric: Karhunkukka

Designed by: Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001)
Designed for: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Finnish
1964
Object Place: Finland

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave; screen printed
Dimensions Height x width: 111 x 54 in. (281.9 x 137.2 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Henry S. Hacker
Accession Number2009.2265
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextilesPrinted

DescriptionBlack ground with overall pattern of red circles with black specks (stylized poppy blossoms), full loom width with two selvedges. Marked in selvedge: "Maija Isola "Karhunkukka" © Marimekko Oy Suomi Finland 1964."
ProvenanceBy 2008, collection of Henry S. Hacker, Cambridge, MA; gift of Hacker to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)