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1961

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1969

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2015

2025

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Sample, Dacron Sheer

This is a Sample. It was designed by Alexander Hayden Girard and manufactured by Cheney Brothers and produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is dated 1961 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is polyester 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.

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Sample, Dacron Sheer; Designed by Alexander Hayden Girard (American, 1907–1993); Produced by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); Manufactured by Cheney Brothers (United States); polyester; Gift of Alexander H. Girard; 1969-165-1168

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