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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Drawing, Designs for Chairs, Tables, and Ottoman, for Metallon, early 20th century

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and manufactured by Metallon. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is graphite, red pencil on tracing paper, ruled border in graphite. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Donald Deskey. It is credited Gift of Donald Deskey.

Its dimensions are

53.1 x 78.5 cm (20 7/8 x 30 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in red pencil at right margin: x/x/x/x x Inscribed in graphite with design numbers throughtout Inscribed on verso: METALLON MASTER SHEETS

Cite this object as

Drawing, Designs for Chairs, Tables, and Ottoman, for Metallon, early 20th century; Manufactured by Metallon; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, red pencil on tracing paper, ruled border in graphite; 53.1 x 78.5 cm (20 7/8 x 30 7/8 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-166

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