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Kulkunen


lenght of furnishing fabric
Designed by: Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001)
For: Marimekko (Finnish, founded 1951)
Finnish
1970
1970

Medium/Technique screen printed cotton plainweave
Dimensions Overall (Length X Width): 280 x 135.9 cm (110 1/4 x 53 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ann Pollard Rowe
Accession Number2016.88
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLength of printed cotton with stylized floral pattern inspired by traditional Finnish folk art in purple and blue.
ProvenanceLate 1970's, Ann Pollard Rowe, Washington, D.C. [see note]; 2016, gift of Rowe to the MFA. (Accession date: March 23, 2016)

NOTE:
Purchased by the donor at an unknown store in Washington, D.C.