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Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
Finnish-American designer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (March 31, 1905 – October 23, 1979)[1] was a Finnish-American industrial, interior, and textile designer based in Michigan. She was known for her contemporary furniture, textile, and product designs.
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![]() Pipsa Saarinen Swanson in 1948 | |
Born | Eva-Lisa Saarinen Swanson March 31, 1905 |
Died | October 23, 1979(1979-10-23) (aged 74) |
Nationality | Finnish American |
Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
Occupation(s) | Industrial, interior, and textile designer |
Spouse |
Robert Swanson (m. 1926) |
Parent(s) | Eliel Saarinen Loja Gesellius |
Relatives | Eero Saarinen (brother) |
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