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1929

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Drawing, Carpet Design: Stylized Flowers, Gray, ca. 1934

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and drafted by Donald Deskey. It is dated ca. 1934 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is brush and white, black, and light and dark gray gouache on heavy black 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

50.7 x 44.4 cm (19 15/16 x 17 1/2 in.) Mat: 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Carpet Design: Stylized Flowers, Gray, ca. 1934; Drafted by Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; brush and white, black, and light and dark gray gouache on heavy black wove paper; 50.7 x 44.4 cm (19 15/16 x 17 1/2 in.) Mat: 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-39

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