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Scalamandre Silk Textile, "Atomic Energy", 1964 Worlds Fair

$2,495
£1,885.91
€2,167.25
CA$3,474.27
A$3,864.99
CHF 2,026.07
MX$47,229.18
NOK 25,799.52
SEK 24,286.68
DKK 16,177.67
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Iconic and unusual midcentury Scalamandre Silk Textile design called "Atomic Energy". A slubbed silk base in pale celadon green with hand printed evergreen atomic patterns. Very cool textile circa 1964, Exhibited at the Worlds Fair. Edge printed "Atomic Energy, Hand Print, Scalamandre Silk inc.". 48" width, Approx 12 useable yards.
  • Creator:
    Scalamandre (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Some fading/staining on end of bolts but not counted in total yardage, some dirt on selvedges from storage. Shipped off bolt, Folded. Pls note base is soft celadon green not grey as images show.
  • Seller Location:
    Riverdale, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1297233709452

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