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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1934

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Armchair: Metal, Upholstered

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1929–1934 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite, orange and black color pencil 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.

Its dimensions are

29.5 x 37.3 cm (11 5/8 x 14 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamped in black at lower right: Donald Deskey/145 West 57th Street/New York City

It is inscribed

Inscribed instructions Inscribed in red color pencil at lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Armchair: Metal, Upholstered; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, orange and black color pencil on tracing paper; 29.5 x 37.3 cm (11 5/8 x 14 11/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-221

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