Edward J Wormley papers, ca 1908-1991.

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Edward J Wormley papers, ca 1908-1991.

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Designer for the Dunbar Furniture Company for more than three decades, Edward J Wormley (1907-1995) was a major modernist furniture designer and a Parsons School of Design visiting lecturer. His work was recognized in the 1950s by the Museum of Modern Art, which featured Wormley's designs in its Good Design exhibitions. Wormley taught at Parsons between 1952 and 1970. The Kellen Design Archives' collection spans the years 1908 to 1991, and includes photographs, biographical materials, typescripts for articles and speeches, technical drawings, Dunbar catalogs, and several original sketches.

19.2 linear ft : 6 boxes, 2 oversize folders, 6 tubes.

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Wormley, Edward J., 1907-1995

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Edward J Wormley (he preferred to omit the period), who worked for Dunbar Furniture from 1931 to 1968, is considered one of the major 20th century designers of American modernist furniture. His partner Edward Crouse was a professor of journalism and drama and the theater director at the University of Georgia, at Athens, 1930-1946. Crouse served as Theatrical Entertainment Director for the U.S. Army base in Greenland from 1943 to 1945. When the war ended, Wormley moved to New York City and opened...

Dunbar Furniture Company

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Crouse, Edward C.

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