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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1943

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

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2024

  • You found it!

Drawing, Design for Storage Cabinet with Light

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated 1935–1943 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

34 x 38.1 cm (13 3/8 x 15 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/ 630 FIFTH AVENUE/ NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite from lower left to lower center: ONE LIKE THIS IN PRIMA VERA. Inscribed in graphite at lower right: STORAGE CABINET Inscribed dimensions, instructions, materials

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Storage Cabinet with Light; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 34 x 38.1 cm (13 3/8 x 15 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-203

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