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Object Timeline

1965

  • Work on this object began.

1969

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Sample, Checker

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1965 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is 63% cotton, 37% nylon and its technique is double cloth. 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

H x W: 30.5 × 29.2 cm (12 × 11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Checker; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); 63% cotton, 37% nylon; H x W: 30.5 × 29.2 cm (12 × 11 1/2 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-1393

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