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1934

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Armchair: Metal, Upholstered

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1934–1935 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

33.6 x 37 cm (13 1/4 x 14 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower right: Donald Deskey/501 Madison Avenue/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; 33.6 x 37 cm (13 1/4 x 14 9/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-222

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