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1960

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1969

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Sample, Caravan

This is a Sample. It was probably Herman Miller Textiles and designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and manufactured by Moss Rose Mfg. Co. It is dated 1960 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is wool (84%) and nylon (16%) and its technique is plain 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 x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Sample, Caravan; Probably Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Manufactured by Moss Rose Mfg. Co; USA; wool (84%) and nylon (16%); Warp x Weft: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.); Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-516

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