Prototype Sculptural Hands-Free Telephone Designed in 1972 by Lillian Schwartz, Photographed in 2003

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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

08 September 2003

Subject Date

08 September 2003

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.604

Credit

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

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 3.5 in

Prototype Sculptural Hands-Free Telephone Designed in 1972 by Lillian Schwartz, Photographed in 2003