Calister Thomas
"Hausa" furnishing fabric

ArtistAmerican, 1948–1995
ManufacturerAmerican, 1966–1987
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Hausa" furnishing fabric
Datec. 1972
MediumPrinted cotton
DimensionsOverall: 55 5/16 × 74 13/16 in. (140.5 × 190 cm)
Credit LineGift of Chris Ballou and Cindi Strauss in honor of Sarah Horne
Object number2022.636
Not on view

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Object Type
ProvenanceEtsy seller: Star Holmberg, Springfield, Oregon; Purchased by Cindi Strauss, Houston, 2022; MFAH, 2022.
Exhibition Historyn/a
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
COPYRIGHT © WOODCO 100% COTTON VAT DYES PRESHRUNK PRINTS BY CALLISTER THOMAS DESIGN "HAUSA"
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