"Wireworks" Fabric Swatch Designed by Ruth Adler Schnee, 1950
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Pioneering designer Ruth Adler Schnee was trained in architecture and first began designing textiles when her architectural projects demanded more modern designs than were available on the market. This need launched her career in textile design. Both natural and man-made environments inspire her work. This textile was inspired by the fireplace tools she encountered during a trip to the studio of renowned sculptor Alexander Calder.
Pioneering designer Ruth Adler Schnee was trained in architecture and first began designing textiles when her architectural projects demanded more modern designs than were available on the market. This need launched her career in textile design. Both natural and man-made environments inspire her work. This textile was inspired by the fireplace tools she encountered during a trip to the studio of renowned sculptor Alexander Calder.
Artifact
Swatch
Date Made
1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.143.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Color
Ocher (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 49.75 in
Width: 37.5 in
Inscriptions
on side of fabric: [SCHNEE] ASSOCIATES "WIREWORKS" "RUTH ADLER DESIGN" FOR ADLER SCHNEE ASSOCIATES "WIREWORKS on paper tag: SCHNEE & SCHNEE INC. / [...] / "Wireworks" / 27" Repeat [?] ochre / 1 color print on sheer linen / white / A Ruth Adler Design 1950
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