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Bubble lamp, H-726
Designed by: George Nelson (American, 1908–1986)
Manufactured by: Howard Miller Clock Company (founded in 1926)
Manufactured by: Howard Miller Clock Company (founded in 1926)
designed 1947; made 1952–79
Object Place: Zeeland, Michigan
Medium/Technique
Steel, translucent white plastic (polyvinyl acetate and non-drying oil), electrical elements
Dimensions
Overall: 54.6 x 27.9 cm (21 1/2 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by James G. Hinkle Jr. and Roy Hammer
Accession Number2009.4955
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Lighting devices
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; by 2009, Mark McDonald, 330 Gallery, Hudson, NY; 2009, purchased by the MFA.