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1934

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Sectional Seating, No Arm

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey Associates and Donald Deskey. It is dated 1934–1935 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite, red 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

32.8 x 37.4 cm (12 15/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower left: DONALD DESKEY/ 501 MADISON AVENUE/ NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed dimensions, materials, instructions

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sectional Seating, No Arm; Office of Donald Deskey Associates, Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, red color pencil on tracing paper; 32.8 x 37.4 cm (12 15/16 x 14 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-842

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