Herman Miller Picnic Poster, "Carousel," 1991

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Artifact Overview

In 1990, Herman Miller graphic designer Kathy Stanton took over the reins from Steve Frykholm to design the poster for the furniture company's annual employee summer picnic. While Frykholm's picnic posters focused on the food at the picnic, Stanton's designs were inspired by the activities available to the employees and their families. Stanton would design 11 picnic posters, one each year until 2000.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1991

Subject Date

1991

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.150.9

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 35 in
Width: 23 in

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