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Object Timeline

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1969

  • Work on this object began.

1971

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2024

  • You found it!

El Camino Real Model

This is a model. It was made by Peter Wexler. It is dated 1969 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is wood, metal, paint. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled A Stage of Discontent.

This object was donated by Peter Wexler. It is credited Gift of Peter Wexler.

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  • Model, Amant
  • plaster, brass frame.
  • Courtesy of SO – IL.
  • 50.2015.1

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 30.5 x 66.3 x 53 cm (12 x 26 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. )

It is signed

"P. Wexler '69"

Cite this object as

El Camino Real Model; Made by Peter Wexler; USA; wood, metal, paint; H x W x D: 30.5 x 66.3 x 53 cm (12 x 26 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. ); Gift of Peter Wexler; 1971-5-1

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