George Nelson
Garbage Can

DesignerAmerican, 1908–1986
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Garbage Can
DateDesigned 1956, manufactured 1963–1964
PlaceUnited States
MediumWalnut
DimensionsOverall: 16 × 11in. (40.6 × 27.9cm)
Credit LineGift of the W. H. Keenan Family
Object number2001.337
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ProvenanceW. H. Keenan Family; given to MFAH, 2001.

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