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1965

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1969

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Sample, Supertweed

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and manufactured by Donald Brothers Ltd. and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1965 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is wool (2-ply, s-twist yarn) and its technique is 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.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 31.8 x 30.5 cm (12 1/2 x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Supertweed; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); Manufactured by Donald Brothers Ltd.; USA; wool (2-ply, s-twist yarn); Warp x Weft: 31.8 x 30.5 cm (12 1/2 x 12 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-698

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