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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1975

  • We acquired this object.

2024

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Drawing, W. & J. Sloane: Modern Upholstery Chair Designs, 1935

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and manufactured by W. and J. Sloane. It is dated 1935 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is graphite, red and green color pencil, pen and black ink 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

77.2 x 106.9 cm (30 3/8 x 42 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/501 MADISON AVENUE/NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower margin: W. AND J. SLOANE MODERN UPHOLSTERY LINE FALL 1935.; at left margin: 1/2/3/4/5[each circled] Inscribed in graphite with design numbers throughout

Cite this object as

Drawing, W. & J. Sloane: Modern Upholstery Chair Designs, 1935; Manufactured by W. and J. Sloane (United States); Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, red and green color pencil, pen and black ink on tracing paper, double ruled border in graphite; 77.2 x 106.9 cm (30 3/8 x 42 1/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1975-11-182

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