George Nelson
George Nelson and Herman Miller publications

George Nelson and Herman Miller publications
George Nelson and Herman Miller publications
AuthorAmerican, 1908–1986
AuthorAmerican, 1907–1993
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • George Nelson and Herman Miller publications
Date1948–1967
MediumFour books
DimensionsLIB.717: 5 7/8 × 9 1/16 in. (15 × 23 cm)
 LIB.718: 9 1/16 in. (23 cm)
 LIB.719: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
 LIB.720: 8 11/16 × 11 in. (22.1 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Nonya Grenader
Object numberLIB.717-.720
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