Calder

[kawl-der]

noun

Alexander,1898–1976, U.S. sculptor; originator of mobiles.

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Examples from the Web for calder

Contemporary Examples of calder

Apparently, Calder modeled directly in plaster rather than starting out in clay or wax.
"Cheval" of a Different Color
Blake Gopnik
November 21, 2012
From Calder to bedazzled tribal cuffs, the jewels at New York Fashion Week are oversized and outrageous.
All That Glitters
Alisa Gould-Simon
February 17, 2009

Historical Examples of calder

“I am afraid you will be disappointed,” remarked Captain Calder.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships
W.H.G. Kingston
However, that was a point Captain Calder could alone decide.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships
W.H.G. Kingston
Mr Calder and the other officers had overheard what was said.
Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships
W.H.G. Kingston
It was not Calder, for I've asked him, an' he wanted to fight me.
The Day's Work, Volume 1
Rudyard Kipling
January, 1720, saw distress and confusion at Calder in Mid Lothian.
Witch Stories
E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton

British Dictionary definitions for calder

Calder

noun

Alexander. 1898–1976, US sculptor, who originated mobiles and stabiles (moving or static abstract sculptures, generally suspended from wire).

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