Rocker

Charles Eames; Ray Eames (Bernice Alexandra Kaiser)

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Caption

Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978); Ray Eames (Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) (American, 1912–1988). Rocker, ca. 1950. Fiberglass, wood, metal, rubber, 26 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 27 1/8 in. (67.3 x 62.9 x 68.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien, 2002.107.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Rocker

Date

ca. 1950

Geography

Place manufactured: Zeeland, Michigan, United States

Medium

Fiberglass, wood, metal, rubber

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

26 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 27 1/8 in. (67.3 x 62.9 x 68.9 cm)

Markings

On underside of seat: (1) Stamped in black, "SEP 16 1959" (2) White rectangular sticker printed in black, "This product manufactured under one or / more of the following patents: / [list of patent numbers in 3 columns, 1st column] D 147 163 / D 147 614 / D 147 615 / D 150 683 / D 150 684 / D 150 685 / [2nd column] D 151 119 / D 152 949 / D 152 272 / D 152 273 / D 152 274 / D 152 275 / [3rd column] 2 395 468 / 2 554 490 / 2 649 136 / 2 667 210 / 2 708 476 / 2 738 835 [end 3rd column] / and patents pending. For more specific / information on patents covering this / produce write: / HERMAN MILLER FURNITURE COMPANY / Zeeland, Michigan."

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Alvin E. Friedman-Kien

Accession Number

2002.107.4

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