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1934

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Armchair: Metal, Upholstered

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated ca. 1934 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite on tracing paper. 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

33.7 x 37.4 cm (13 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower left: Donald Deskey/501 Madison Aveneu/New YorkCity Large stamp in black ink at lower right: Donald Deskey/145 West 57th Street/New York City

It is inscribed

Inscribed in red color pencil at lower right: P/#7024 Inscribed in black ink and graphite in large stamp at lower right: Drawing 1112312; Scale 1" = 1'

Cite this object as

Drawing, Armchair: Metal, Upholstered; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 33.7 x 37.4 cm (13 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-256

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