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Drawing, Textile Design: Dots and Ovals, 1930s

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Donald Deskey and from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1930s and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is brush and green, yellow and blue gouache on wove 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

24.4 x 25.7 cm (9 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.) Mat: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Printed stamp on verso: APERS/568/OF COMMERCE

Cite this object as

Drawing, Textile Design: Dots and Ovals, 1930s; Designed by Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; brush and green, yellow and blue gouache on wove paper; 24.4 x 25.7 cm (9 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.) Mat: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-159

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