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Drawing, Armchair, Upholstered

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and manufactured by E. Wiener Company. It is dated April 9, 1936 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

33.9 x 37.6 cm (13 3/8 x 14 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower left: Donald Deskey;/ in graphite crossed out: 501 Madison Avenue;/ in black ink: New York City Stamp in blue ink at lower right: Donald Deskey/630 Fifth Avenue/New York City

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower left: 4/9/36/ W. Inscribed dimensions

Cite this object as

Drawing, Armchair, Upholstered; Manufactured by E. Wiener Company; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 33.9 x 37.6 cm (13 3/8 x 14 13/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-431

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