"Lowenstein Signature Fine Art Fabrics: Original Designs by Members of Associated American Artists," 1955
THF734528 / "Lowenstein Signature Fine Art Fabrics: Original Designs by Members of Associated American Artists," 1955
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Artifact Overview
From 1952-1957, the Associated American Artists--an enterprise employing a roster of known artists--collaborated with textile manufacturer M. Lowenstein & Sons to create "fine art by the yard," marketing it as "Signature Fabrics." Each textile design was titled and "signed," just like studio art. Artist Laura Jean Allen designed the Signature Fabric, "Pastorale," seen in this 1955 advertisement.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1955
Subject Date
1955
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2026.45.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in
Width: 9.625 in
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From 1952 to 1957, the Associated American Artists sold their line of "Signature Fabrics." Each of these "new and fresh" textile designs was titled and "signed" by the artist, just like studio art.