Swatches, "Trispot," Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1956

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Artifact Overview

Early modernist design was starkly minimal, but mid-century modern designer Alexander Girard's work challenged and expanded the movement. Girard humanized modernism through his colorful and whimsical textile, furniture, graphic, and interior designs. As the Director of Design in Herman Miller's Textile Division from 1952 until 1973, Girard designed over 300 textiles, often using bold color combinations and abstract patterns.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Swatches

Date Made

1956

Creator Notes

Herman Miller Textiles. Designed by Alexander Girard.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.48.2.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.

Material

Cardboard
Mohair
Cotton (Fiber)
Rayon

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 1 in (With cards spread out)
Diameter: 14.5 in (With cards spread out)

Inscriptions

on lower back of each swatch tag: herman miller fabrics / designed by Alexander Girard
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