Sculptural Hands-Free Telephone Designed by Lillian Schwartz in 1972

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Artifact Overview

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Instant camera photograph

Date Made

2003

Subject Date

2003

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.601

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

Dimensions

Height: 18 in
Width: 11.75 in

Sculptural Hands-Free Telephone Designed by Lillian Schwartz in 1972