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1952

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1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sample, Linen White

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is linen. technique: plain weave with silver coating on back. 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: 11.75 in. Weft: 12 in.

Cite this object as

Sample, Linen White; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); linen. technique: plain weave with silver coating on back; Warp: 11.75 in. Weft: 12 in.; Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-915

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