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1930

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Drawing, Design for Cabinet

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey Associates and Donald Deskey and manufactured by Valentine-Seaver Company. It is dated 1930–1934 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite on 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

29.3 x 36.9 cm (11 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

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

It is inscribed

Inscribed in red color pencil at upper margin, right: V. & S. D - 2 Inscribed dimensions Inscribed in red color pencil at lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Cabinet; Manufactured by Valentine-Seaver Company; Office of Donald Deskey Associates, Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 29.3 x 36.9 cm (11 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-138

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