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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1998

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2025

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Drawing, Design for Coffee Set

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Tommi Parzinger. It is dated 1950–70 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is graphite on cream tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Donald Cameron.

Its dimensions are

(irregular): 47.9 x 60.4 cm (18 7/8 x 23 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: Reimes. / Sterling Set. / Ivory Handles. / Tray Wood / Sterling Frame and / Handles.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Coffee Set; Designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, b. Germany, 1903–1981); USA; graphite on cream tracing paper; (irregular): 47.9 x 60.4 cm (18 7/8 x 23 3/4 in.); Gift of Donald Cameron; 1998-19-41

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