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Object Timeline

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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1931

  • Work on this object ended.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Bathroom Mat Design: Sea Motif

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Donald Deskey and drafted by Donald Deskey. It is dated 1929–1931 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is brush and gouache, graphite on 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.

It is signed

Signed in white gouache, lower right: D

Cite this object as

Drawing, Bathroom Mat Design: Sea Motif; Designed by Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; brush and gouache, graphite on paper; Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-47

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