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1988

  • Work on this object began.

2013

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Wrath of Ralph Stacking Stools

This is a Stacking stools. It was designed by Cameron P. Van Dyke and made by Cameron P. Van Dyke. It is dated 1988 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is painted molded plywood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Irwin R. Berman and Linda Berman. It is credited The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.

  • Penicillin Culture Vessel (England)
  • ceramic, slip cast (glazed interior, unglazed exterior).
  • Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Cat. M-06669.
  • 14.2012.40

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (each): 63.2 x 73.3 x 47.6 cm (24 7/8 x 28 7/8 x 18 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Wrath of Ralph Stacking Stools; Designed by Cameron P. Van Dyke (American); USA; painted molded plywood; H x W x D (each): 63.2 x 73.3 x 47.6 cm (24 7/8 x 28 7/8 x 18 3/4 in.); The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection; 2013-50-1-a/c

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