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Drawing, Rug Design: Cubist Still Life, ca. 1929

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Donald Deskey and from the office of Donald Deskey Associates and Donald Deskey. It is dated ca. 1929 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite on tan ruled paper laid down . 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

21.4 x 17.2 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.) Laid to 21.4x17.3 Mat: 45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Rug Design: Cubist Still Life, ca. 1929; Designed by Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); Office of Donald Deskey Associates; USA; graphite on tan ruled paper laid down ; 21.4 x 17.2 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.) Laid to 21.4x17.3 Mat: 45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-1477

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