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Around and Around We Go

Object Details

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Sophia Lambros Bauerle made Around and Around We Go by hand weaving a nylon thread cord around a coiled paper core. She called this technique, which she pioneered, the "lazy Susan" stitch, after the revolving tray used to serve food and condiments.
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Artist
Sophia Lambros Bauerle, born Chicago, IL 1915-died Atlanta, GA 2007
Date
1975
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Michael Davis and Randy Waak
Medium
coiled paper core and nylon thread
Dimensions
8 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 13 3/8 in. (22.7 x 34.9 x 34.0 cm)
Type
Decorative Arts-Fiber
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