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Plywood During the War

Keep Out of the Kazam Please Note

Charles Eames

1942

The Kazam! machine—a device of their own invention—was used by Ray and Charles to mold plywood into compound curves. This amusing cartoon by Charles brings the Kazam! machine to life as a monster, with a visual warning of the consequences should one insert any body parts into the contraption.

  • Medium:Graphite on paper
  • Dimensions:5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm)
  • Item:A.2019.2.026