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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1943

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2018

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Bench: Wood, Slatted

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1935–1943 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

34 x 37.4 cm (13 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower right: Donald Deskey/630 Fifth Avenue/New York City

It is inscribed

Inscribed dimensions

Cite this object as

Drawing, Bench: Wood, Slatted; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 34 x 37.4 cm (13 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-96

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