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Robsjohn-Gibbings, T. H., 1950-1976

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Scope and Contents

Includes photographs documenting Granville's room designs using Robsjohn-Gibbings's furniture, including photographs of Bloomingdale's "Designs for American Taste by American Talent" displays. Also includes press clippings, a catalog and a transcript of Robsjohn-Gibbings's "Timeless Design" speech at a Fashion Group International Home Furnishings meeting, as well as an introduction by Granville. According to Granville, it was she who convinced Robsjohn-Gibbings to deliver this rather pointed speech on planned obsolescence.

Dates

  • 1950-1976