Left Maija Grotell, standing, in the ceramics studio in 1939,
with Harry Weese in foreground.
Above Eero Saarinen in 1939 working with Ralph Rapson, left, and Fred
James on the American National Theater and Academy Competition for
the College of William and Mary. They won first prize out of 122 entries.
Below Charles Eames working on a molded plywood chair for
the Organic Design in Home Furnishings Competition in 1939.
Sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art, it was intended to
encourage collaboration among designers. Eames and Eero
Saarinen won first prize for their molded plywood chairs.
Inset A model of the winning Eames-Saarinen Conversation chair.