Karl Laurell woven fabric

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: RITArt-0090

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Karl Laurell woven fabric collection consists of a length of hand woven fabric made of flax and linen fiber. It has two hems and was possibly intended for use as a curtain.

Dates

Creation: circa 1950's

Creator

Laurell, Karl (Artist, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Well known textile artist Karl Laurell graduated from SAC in 1950 and ran Plymouth Colony Farms weaving shops before striking out on his own as a freelance designer and textile consultant. He was commissioned to weave fabrics for New York's Cloisters and exhibited in MoMA's 1950 "Design for Use" exhibition. He joined the SAC faculty in 1953 with a national reputation firmly in place.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 clam shell box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Karl Laurell woven fabric collection consists of a length of hand woven flaz fabric. Laurell was on the faculty in the School for American Crafts at RIT from 1953-1957.