Throw Pillow, "Castle", Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller's Textiles & Objects Shop, 1960-1962
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In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this pillow. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.
In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this pillow. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.
Artifact
Throw pillow
Date Made
1960-1962
Creators
Creator Notes
Herman Miller Textiles. Designed by Alexander Girard.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.48.5.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Cloth
Batting
Color
White (Color)
Light blue
Orange (Color)
Pink (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 4 in
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