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1969

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Sample, Special Custom Printing Fabrics

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1969 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is saran (80%) and rayon (20%) and its technique is twill weave. 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: 12 in. Weft: 11.75 in.

Cite this object as

Sample, Special Custom Printing Fabrics; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); saran (80%) and rayon (20%); Warp: 12 in. Weft: 11.75 in.; Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-927

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