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Braniff International Airways armchair

1968

Alexander H. Girard (American, 1907–1993)

2018.254

On display in H302

cotton {fabric or thread}wool {fabric or thread}nylonvinylaluminumplywoodassembling

Artwork Details

DesignerManufacturerCreation Date
1968
Creation Location
United States
Materials
cotton, wool, nylon upholstery, vinyl, molded plywood body, cast aluminum
Object Types
furniture, chairs
Dimensions

26-1/2 x 40-1/2 x 29 in.

Mark Description

Metal label to outer side of proper left back leg: Braniff International Airways | Property No. 66626

Accession Number
2018.254
Credit Line

Gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection

Copyright
Copyright Not Evaluated
Collection

Design Arts

Color Palette

Braniff International Airwys; Private Collection; Sale (Wright, Chicago, Illinois) on October 18, 2012, lot 429; George R. Kravis II [1938-2018], Tulsa, Oklahoma; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2018.


Exhibition Name

Venue

Dates

Serious Play: Design in Mid-Century America

Denver Art Museum

May 5, 2019 - August 25, 2019

Serious Play: Design in Mid-Century America

Milwaukee Art Museum

September 14, 2018 - January 6, 2019



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