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Molded Plywood Elephant

Charles Eames, Ray Eames

1945

This charming molded plywood elephant was an experiment for Ray and Charles as they explored plywood animals in 1945. The manufacturing technique was challenging.

“CONNECTIONS 1976” is printed in black ink on a paper label attached to the underside.

  • Manufacturer: Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division
  • Medium:Plywood
  • Dimensions:16 x 15 1/2 x 32 in. (40.6 x 39.4 x 81.3 cm)
  • Item:T.2019.2.2