Biographical Material
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Knoll, Florence, 1917-2019
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content: Florence Knoll Bassett papers
physdesc: label: Extent
content: (Box 1; 1 portfolio)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1932-1999
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.knolflor, Series 1
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
arrangement: label: Arrangement note
content: Included are copies of designs from all periods of her career, and copies of letters and photographs of individuals and significant events throughout her life. Biographical text, written by Knoll Bassett, accompanies the material.
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents note
content: This series comprises a spiral-bound portfolio designed and compiled by Knoll Bassett to "briefly chart the direction of my life from 1932 onward." The portfolio documents her artistic development during her years at Kingswood School and Cranbrook Academy of Art; her work at Knoll Associates including the presentation of Knoll showrooms and work undertaken for a variety of corporate clients; and personal architecture projects in Vermont and Florida. Included are copies of designs from all periods of her career, and copies of letters and photographs of individuals and significant events throughout her life. Biographical text, written by Knoll Bassett, accompanies the material.