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Object Timeline

1929

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Lady Esther Yacht: Cantilevered Table and Chair, ca. 1934–35

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and made for (as the client) Alfred Cohen and Syma Cohen. It is dated ca. 1934–35 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is graphite on tracing paper, double ruled border in graphite . 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

39.4 x 45.8 cm (15 1/2 x 18 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite in the left margin at center: 44 3/4.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Lady Esther Yacht: Cantilevered Table and Chair, ca. 1934–35; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); Client: Alfred Cohen, Syma Cohen; USA; graphite on tracing paper, double ruled border in graphite ; 39.4 x 45.8 cm (15 1/2 x 18 1/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-305-1

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