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1933

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • 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 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

32.5 x 37 cm (12 13/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

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

It is inscribed

Inscribed in red color pencil at upper margin, right: DiN-A5 Inscribed in graphite at lower left: K. 9/30/33 Inscribed in graphite at lower left: V. & S. 10/17/33 Inscribed in graphite at lower margin, right: 7484 Inscribed dimensions 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; 32.5 x 37 cm (12 13/16 x 14 9/16 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-533

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