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1958

  • Work on this object began.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sample, Ovaled Squares

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Textiles. It is dated 1958 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton 39%, wool 46%, rayon 15% and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alexander Hayden Girard. It is credited Gift of Alexander H. Girard.

  • Sample, Cutout
  • 100% cotton.
  • Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
  • 1969-165-133

Cite this object as

Sample, Ovaled Squares; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); cotton 39%, wool 46%, rayon 15%; Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-151-a,b

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