Paul Thiry
"Bear" from the "Campagna" series

"Bear" from the "Campagna" series
"Bear" from the "Campagna" series
"Bear" from the "Campagna" series
DesignerAmerican, 1904–1993
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1948
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Bear" from the "Campagna" series
Datedesigned c. 1950
Designed inUnited States
Fabricated inUnited States
MediumPrinted linen
DimensionsOverall: 73 1/2 × 38 in. (186.7 × 96.5 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Charles Tapley in his honor
Object number2011.1000
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Special Collections
Object Type
Provenance[Cora Ginsburg, LLC, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2011.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on selvedges: L. ANTON MAIX FABRICS N.Y. CITY \ 'Bear' by Paul Thiry Co.
Cora Ginsburg W3454c
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