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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

1999

  • We acquired this object.

2022

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Drawing, Armchair, 1940s

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Alfons Bach. It is dated 1940s and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is graphite on cream tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Anita S. Bach and Alfons Bach. It is credited Gift of Alfons and Anita S. Bach.

Its dimensions are

30.5 × 30.5 cm (12 × 12 in.)

It is inscribed

In graphite, lower left: ARM CHAIR / COM. # 37011 -; DESIGNED BY ALFONS BACH / 724 FIFTH AVE. N.Y.C.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Armchair, 1940s; Designed by Alfons Bach (American, b. Germany, 1904–1999); USA; graphite on cream tracing paper; 30.5 × 30.5 cm (12 × 12 in.); Gift of Alfons and Anita S. Bach; 1998-71-89

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