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Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Presentation Box – Charles & Ray Eames Design Ephemera
Beautiful and unusual Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity presentation box, featuring the Institute’s distinctive visual identity and materials celebrating the work, ideas, and problem-solving philosophy of Charles and Ray Eames.
This elaborate presentation set is centered around the Eames Institute’s idea of “infinite curiosity” and its distinctive “curious e” symbol.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Large custom Eames Institute presentation box with graphic exterior
Fold-out floral photographic interior panels
Red and natural canvas tote bag
Eames Institute “curious e” pin/badge
Set of multicolored rolls/tapes
Graphic Eames Institute card/set
Large illustrated/printed sheet
Yellow presentation envelope
Printed introductory materials
Printed piece titled “A Home for Curious Problem Solvers”
Original fitted interior packaging
The exterior features this wonderful quote from Ray and Charles Eames:
“Develop a curiosity.
Look at things as though for the first time.
Think of things in relation to each other.
Always think of the next larger thing.”
A particularly interesting piece for collectors of Charles & Ray Eames, Eames Office and Eames Institute material, mid-century modern design, graphic design, design history, and contemporary design ephemera.
CONDITION / IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
This presentation box has been opened and the contents have been removed/handled for inspection and photography.
The contents appear to be in very good overall condition with light signs of handling. The exterior box has minor wear from storage and handling, including some light marks/scuffs and other minor signs of use. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition.
This item is being sold as found and exactly as pictured. I am not an expert on Eames Institute promotional materials and cannot verify the original distribution of this set, how many were produced, whether it was commercially available, its edition size, or whether every item originally supplied with the presentation box is still present. I am therefore not making any claim that the set is complete, a limited edition, or rare.
The contents listed above describe the items that are visible and included with this listing. The photographs are part of the description, and everything pictured is what the buyer will receive.
Please review all photographs carefully for contents and condition and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
