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Unitarian Meeting House Curtain
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This view of a fund raising event in the auditorium of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed First Unitarian Society Meeting House, shows the woven curtain that could be used to divide the Auditorium into two spaces. The curtain was designed by Wright and woven by members of the society on Taliesin looms. The photograph also shows the special benches and triangular tables designed by Wright.
circa 1950-1959
Jacobs, Herbert, 1903-1987
Publication Information
| Creator | Jacobs, Herbert, 1903-1987 |
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| Date Created | circa 1950-1959 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Herbert Austin Jacobs papers, 1930-1989 |
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| Call Number | PH 2514.167 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465376802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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