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1945

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1999

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Drawing, Designs for Silent Butlers

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Tommi Parzinger. It is dated 1945–75 and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is graphite, blue color pencil on cream tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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

Its dimensions are

34.9 x 42.6 cm (13 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Designs for Silent Butlers; Designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, b. Germany, 1903–1981); USA; graphite, blue color pencil on cream tracing paper; 34.9 x 42.6 cm (13 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Cameron; 1998-19-89

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