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1933

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Sidechair

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey and Donald Deskey Associates and drafted by K. and manufactured by K., Valentine-Seaver Company and Kroehler Manufacturing Co.. It is dated September 9, 1933 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

29.3 x 37.1 cm (11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamps: Stamp in black ink at lower left: DONALD DESKEY/ 145 WEST 57TH STREET/ NEWYORK CITY Small stamp in black ink at lower right: DONALD DESKEY/ 145 WEST 57TH STREET/ NEW YORK CITY

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower left: K 9/30/33 Inscribed in orange color pencil at upper margin, right: V. & S. - D - 1 Inscribed dimensions, instructions Inscribed in red color pencil at lower right: P

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sidechair; Office of Donald Deskey Associates, Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); Drafted by K.; Manufactured by Valentine-Seaver Company, Kroehler Manufacturing Co.; USA; graphite on tracing paper; 29.3 x 37.1 cm (11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-520

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