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Vivid colors in geometric design.
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Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
Early 20th-Century
Period
Materials and Techniques
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
68 in. H
x
70 in. W
173 cm H
x
178 cm W
Dealer Location
New York, NY
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
080428842226
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