Mold for Eames Fiberglass Armchair, 1950-1968
THF726236 / Mold for Eames Fiberglass Armchair, 1950-1968
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Mold (Shaping tool)
Date Made
1950-1968
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Mold made by Auto Air Industries, Lansing, Michigan for Herman Miller Inc., Zeeland, Michigan
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
2006.32.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Metal
Silicone
Fiberglass
Technique
Molding (Forming)
Color
Bluish green
Gray (Color)
Inscriptions
Plate on side of exterior of mold inscribed:
AUTO AIR INDUSTRIES LANSING, MICH. / CUSTOMER HERMAN MILLER / PURCH. ORDER _______ / DESCRIPTION ______________ / PART NO. ___________ / TOOL NO. ____________ / ENG. CHANGE __________ DATE _______
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