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2011

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2014

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Drawing, Preparatory Drawing for Thermostat: Proposed Design for Minimizing Motion Sensor Window

This is a Drawing. It was designed by John Benjamin Filson and manufactured by Nest Labs, Inc.. It is dated October 2011 and we acquired it in 2014. Its medium is pen and black, red ink on cream paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Nest Labs, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Nest Labs, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 14.8 x 10.5 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

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Drawing, Preparatory Drawing for Thermostat: Proposed Design for Minimizing Motion Sensor Window; Designed by John Benjamin Filson (American, b. 1977); Manufactured by Nest Labs, Inc. (United States); USA; pen and black, red ink on cream paper; H x W: 14.8 x 10.5 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Gift of Nest Labs, Inc.; 2014-9-7

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Beautiful Users.

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