Calister Thomas
"Cowrie Shell" Furnishing Fabric

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"Cowrie Shell" Furnishing Fabric
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DesignerAmerican, 1948–1995
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Cowrie Shell" Furnishing Fabric
Date1970–1971
MediumScreen-printed cotton
DimensionsOverall: 120 1/4 × 49 7/8 in. (305.4 × 126.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Carlos Ortiz
Object number2025.69
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ProvenanceCarlos Ortiz, New York; Phyllis Ross, New York; Gift to MFAH 2025
Exhibition Historyn/a
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in margin in pen: 3 / 3 yds 11 inches [cursive]
Printed three times in blue ink on one margin: (c) An exclusive Connaissance handprint by Design Work of Bedford Stuyvestant Inc
Inscribed on piece of masking tape in felt tip pen: 3 yds 13"
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