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Sketch for a Vestment

Sketch for a Vestment
Sketch for a Vestment
Sketch for a Vestment
ArtistAmerican, 1914–2002
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sketch for a Vestment
Date1978
MediumCommercial cotton fabric, dye, and felt pen
DimensionsOverall: 46 1/4 × 27 1/2 in. (117.5 × 69.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Ed Rossbach and Katherine Westphal
Object number2026.119
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceEstate of Ed Rossbach and Katherine Westphal, Berkeley, California; given to the MFAH, 2026.
Published References Stevens, Rebecca, and Jane Fassett Brite. Ed Rossbach: 40 Years of Exploration and Innovation in Fiber Art. Asheville, NC: Lark Books, 1990: 136, fig. 94.

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