Herman Miller Action Office System, circa 1968

THF140528 / Herman Miller Action Office System, circa 1968
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1968

Subject Date

circa 1968

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2010.83.861

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Robert L. Propst.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in

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