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Article: Interior explorers; National Geographic creates furnishings inspired by adventure.(LIFE - HOME)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 11, 2004
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Byline: Ann Geracimos, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The National Geographic Society long has sought to bring the world home to readers on the pages of its magazine. Now it is doing so with a bed, an armoire and nearly 2,500 other items - all part of the society's first-ever home furniture and furnishings collection.
The enterprise is not an entirely new venture for the institution; the society already has an online catalog featuring an ethnic mix of accessories and handicrafts. The difference is the approach.
Titled the National Geographic Home Collection, the items are being manufactured by seven companies under licensing agreements. A percentage of ...