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(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)
(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)
(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_bottom.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_bottom.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_view1.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_view1.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_top.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1188.3_top.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , X1188.1_X1188.2_X1188.3_PS2.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , X1188.1_X1188.2_X1188.3_PS2.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , X1188.3_X1188.2_X1188.1_PS2.jpg)

(of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , X1188.3_X1188.2_X1188.1_PS2.jpg)

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"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit

Decorative Arts and Design

DESIGNERS (of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark), American, born Italy, 1934–2016; (of graphics) Massimo Vignelli (for Unimark), American, born Italy, 1931–2014
MADE FOR Knoll Textiles
MEDIUM Cardboard, paper, textiles
  • Place Manufactured: United States
    • DATES ca. 1967
    DIMENSIONS 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Label: There is a white printed paper Knoll business card attached to the side of the box that reads: "Robert W. Sancoucie/ Knoll Associates/ 320 Park Avenue, New York/ New York 10022/ Phone: (212) 688-7900"
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER X1188.3
    CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Orange/red cardboard box with "Knoll" in large white letters on top side and bottom, and "Knoll Textile Handwoven Collection" in small white letters on top proper right corner and front of drawer. Contents: 8 ¼ x 8 ¼" eight page booklet with photographs only of the making of textiles; six 8 ½ x 8 ½" white paper folders with cut-out small circles with textile samples- Morocco, Cato, Heather, Ebro, Harrow, Inca, Arno patterns; orange/red folder 1 ¼ x 8 ½ x 8 ½" with seven 8 ¼ x 8 ¼ samples.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION (of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). "Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, X1188.3_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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    (of graphics) Lella Vignelli (for Unimark) (American, born Italy, 1934–2016). <em>"Knoll Textiles Handwoven Collection" Sample Kit</em>, ca. 1967. Cardboard, paper, textiles, 4 x 8 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (10.2 x 21.9 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1188.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1188.3_PS2.jpg)

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