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Pierre Kleykamp and L. Anton Maix Fabrics

Infinity

1949

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Infinity

1949

Physical Qualities Fortisan fiber (rayon), 71 1/4 x 47 in. (181 x 119.4 cm.)
Credit Line Textile Acquisition Fund
Object Number 2004.74
Rectangular length of fabric silk-screen printed with design of hexagonal shapes arranged in semi-circular fashion with five blocks set beside each other and the one block needed to form a complete circle "missing", instead used to create a bond to another semi-circular arrangement of the same kind. Other heagons also continuing in opposite directions so that the chain continues diagonally across the fabric, but does not intersect with the next repeated pattern. The hexagons are of different colors and patterns, including solid rust orange, solid gold, and various paterns of black or grey on white. These patterns are somewhat like textile patterns ranging from small print florals to op-art designs. The pattern on a whole is reminiscent of scientific models of molecular structures, especially that of carbon, although no actual scientific element is used. The ground fabric is a sheer off-white rayon ("Fortisan"), plain-woven, but with slight slubs. The textile is cut on the top and bottom edges and unfinished. The long sides are unprinted selvages. Vertical Repeat: Not measured Horizonatal Repeat: Not measured
Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2004; Giles Kotcher, Somerville, MA.
Battye Gallery extension /Decorative Arts Hallway, Rotation, April 7, 2009-October 26, 2009.

Inscribed: Printed in black on right selvage: "L. ANTON MAIX FABRICS - N.Y.C. - (copyright symbol)"

Designer

Pierre Kleykamp

American, 1922-1984
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Manufacturer

L. Anton Maix Fabrics

1948-01-01 00:00:00

American, founded 1948
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