Wallpapers Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Milller, circa 1952
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Artifact Overview
Alexander Girard, renowned mid-century modern designer, began designing colorful and abstract textiles because nothing suitable was available on the market. Similarly, wallpaper appropriate for modern spaces was in short supply. In 1952, Girard designed a line of hand-screened wallpaper for Herman Miller Inc., which featured repetitive geometric patterns in a range of colors.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
circa 1952
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.177.1261
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 9.125 in
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