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1933

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Stool

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and drafted by K. and manufactured by Kroehler Manufacturing Co.. It is dated September 30, 1933 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

32.4 x 36.9 cm (12 3/4 x 14 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower left: Donald Deskey/(crossed out) 145 West 57thStreet/New York City Stamp in black ink at lower left: DONALD DESKEY/ (crossed out in graphite)145 WEST 57TH STREET/ NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower left: K - 9/30/33 Inscribed dimensions Inscribed in red color pencil at lower left: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Stool; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); Drafted by K.; Manufactured by Kroehler Manufacturing Co.; USA; graphite on tracing paper; 32.4 x 36.9 cm (12 3/4 x 14 1/2 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-84

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