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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1934

  • Work on this object ended.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Design for Bedroom Interior

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1929–1934 and we acquired it in 1975. 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.

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Its dimensions are

27.5 x 41.3 cm (10 13/16 x 16 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/145 WEST 57th STREET/NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at center right: x End/Cabinet Inscribed in graphite at upper left margin: (3)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Bedroom Interior; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 27.5 x 41.3 cm (10 13/16 x 16 1/4 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-165

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