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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1934

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Armchair, Wood, Upholstered

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and manufactured by Kroehler Manufacturing Co.. It is dated 1930–1934 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

29.1 x 36.4 cm (11 7/16 x 14 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Small stamp in black ink at lower right: Donald Deskey/145 West 57th Street/New York City

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at upper margin, right: CH. + S. + L.CH. Inscribed in red color pencil at upper right: KR. Inscribed in graphite at lower left: A Inscribed dimensions Inscribed in red color pencil ar lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Armchair, Wood, Upholstered; Manufactured by Kroehler Manufacturing Co.; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 29.1 x 36.4 cm (11 7/16 x 14 5/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-282

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