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1977

  • Work on this object began.

1997

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Drawing, Scale Drawing for Screen Design: "Early Warning System," Front Side

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Dan Friedman. It is dated ca. 1987 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is graphite on white tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Ken Friedman. It is credited Gift of Ken Friedman.

Its dimensions are

35.4 x 43 cm (14 x 16 15/16 in. )

It has the following markings

Scale: 30 mm = 1/8 "

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, center left: 1470; lower center: 738; additional mathematical notations throughout.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Scale Drawing for Screen Design: "Early Warning System," Front Side; Designed by Dan Friedman (American, 1945–1995); graphite on white tracing paper; 35.4 x 43 cm (14 x 16 15/16 in. ); Gift of Ken Friedman; 1997-19-93

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