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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

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Drawing, Table: Side- Brushed Chrome, Formica

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and drafted by R. S.. It is dated October 1, 1931 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is graphite, red color pencil 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

38 x 51.1 cm (14 15/16 x 20 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Architect’s stamp in black ink, lower right: DONALD DESKEY / 145 WEST 57TH STREET / NEW YORK CITY [with misc. drafting information]

It is inscribed

Inscribed dimensions Inscribed instructions Inscribed materials Inscribed in red color pencil at center right: P Inscribed in stamp: Brushed Chrome/& Formica

Cite this object as

Drawing, Table: Side- Brushed Chrome, Formica; Drafted by R. S.; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, red color pencil on tracing paper; 38 x 51.1 cm (14 15/16 x 20 1/8 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-1024

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