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1934

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Design for Vanity with Round Mirror

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey Associates and Donald Deskey. It is dated 1934–1935 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

35.2 x 37.3 cm (13 7/8 x 14 11/16 in.) Loss, lower margin

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 dimensions Inscribed in graphite circled at lower left: 4 Inscribed in red color pencil at lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Vanity with Round Mirror; Office of Donald Deskey Associates, Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 35.2 x 37.3 cm (13 7/8 x 14 11/16 in.) Loss, lower margin; Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-1468

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