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Drawing, Design for Cabinet

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and drafted by E. W.. It is dated February 14, 1933 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

30.2 x 37.6 cm (11 7/8 x 14 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Small stamp in red ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/145 WEST 57TH/STREET/NEW YORK CITY Architect's stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/145 WEST 57TH STREET/ NEW YORK CITY; see inscription

It is inscribed

Architect's stamp inscribed in graphite: 7093; E.W. / D[circled; 2/14/33 Inscribed in graphite with dimensions, instructions and materials; in red pencil at lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Cabinet; Drafted by E. W.; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite, red color pencil on tracing paper; 30.2 x 37.6 cm (11 7/8 x 14 13/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-129

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