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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1934

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Chair, Wood, 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 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 37.5 cm (11 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Small stamp in black over red ink: Donald Deskey/145 West 57th Street/New York City

It is inscribed

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

Cite this object as

Drawing, Chair, Wood, Upholstered; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 29.5 x 37.5 cm (11 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-274

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