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Object Timeline

1952

  • Work on this object began.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sample

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1952–1969 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is linen blend and its technique is widely spaced plain weave with doubled warps. 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: 27.9 x 30.5 cm (11 x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); linen blend; Warp x Weft: 27.9 x 30.5 cm (11 x 12 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-821

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