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Alexander Girard, designer

Names (textile length), 1957

Description

Maker

  • Herman Miller Furniture Co., 1923-present, American, manufacturer
  • Alexander Girard, 1907-1993, American, designer

Title

Names (textile length)

Year

1957

Medium

Rayon plain weave, screenprinted

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • rayon

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • screen printed

Dimensions

Length: 274.3 cm (108 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "Names" copyright 1957 Herman Miller Furniture Company - printed in selvage

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Jesse Metcalf Fund

Object Number

1998.43.12

Projects & Publications

Publications

Manual / Issue 2

Loreum Ipsum
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