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Drawing, Design for Decorative Boxes, 1950–70

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, pen and black ink 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

35.2 x 42.8 cm (13 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Decorative Boxes, 1950–70; Designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, b. Germany, 1903–1981); USA; graphite, pen and black ink on cream tracing paper; 35.2 x 42.8 cm (13 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.); Gift of Donald Cameron; 1998-19-45

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