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1955

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1969

  • We acquired this object.

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Sample, Jacob's Coat

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1955 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is wool (54%) and cotton (46%) and its technique is warp-faced twill. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

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Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Jacob's Coat; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); USA; wool (54%) and cotton (46%); Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-803

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