Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware Typeset in 11pt Electra Linotype

Typeset in 11pt Electra Linotype

Produced by Petersburg Press in 1969 to promote the exhibition Eduardo Paolozzi Complete Graphics at Galerie Mikro

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understated beauty

He eventually began to sell his designs and a hobby was suddenly transformed into a career

Wooden Doll #2 des. Alexander Girard, 1952 kitchenware Typeset in 11pt Electra LinotypeAlexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls in 1952 as a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior. Together with Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American design. A key source of inspiration for his wide ranging oeuvre, which focused primarily on textile design, was his passion for the folk art of South