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1931

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1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Drawing, Table Lamp, May 26, 1931

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey Associates. It is dated May 26, 1931 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is graphite, red pencil support: 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

73.9 x 53.2 cm (29 1/8 x 20 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Architect's stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/145 WEST 57TH STREET/NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower right: F.S. DET. OF WOOD & METAL/TABLE LAMP.Inscribed in graphite with dimensions and materials throughout Inscribed in graphite in architect's stamp: 526317; F.S.; 306 / May 26/31 / K E Y [erased]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Table Lamp, May 26, 1931; Office of Donald Deskey Associates; USA; graphite, red pencil support: tracing paper; 73.9 x 53.2 cm (29 1/8 x 20 15/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-368

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