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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Drawing, Table Lamp, May 18, 1931

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey Associates. It is dated May 18, 1931 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is graphite; ruled border in graphite support: 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

45.3 x 48.8 cm (17 13/16 x 19 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Architect's stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/145 WEST 57TH STREET/NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower left to lower center: F. S. Layout of TableLamp Inscribed in graphite with dimensions, materials, instructions throughout Inscribed in graphite in architect's stamp at lower right: 518311; F.S.; 300 / POL.PLATE GLASS / May 18/31

Cite this object as

Drawing, Table Lamp, May 18, 1931; Office of Donald Deskey Associates; USA; graphite; ruled border in graphite support: tracing paper; 45.3 x 48.8 cm (17 13/16 x 19 3/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-357

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