Blueprints for a Group of Alexander Girard Houses, Inscribed Verso,"Girards Houses". Not dated. Together with Design for “Exhibition for Modern Living. Great Hall Area. Detroit Institute of Art." Alexander Girard Architect. 1949. 42 x 80"; 30 x 51". Alexander Girard designed, organized, and directed An Exhibition for Modern Living at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1949. Girard's goal was to present an array of contemporary housewares and objects—both handmade and machine-made—including furniture, glassware, kitchen equipment, flatware, toys, tools, and jewelry. Private Collection. Creases from folding and rolling for both blueprints.