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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

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Drawing, Shelving Unit

This is a Drawing. It was from the office of Donald Deskey. It is dated ca. 1934 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

35.8 x 38.4 cm (14 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite at lower left: 9 Inscribed in graphite at lower right: Perspective not wanted!/out. Inscribed dimensions

Cite this object as

Drawing, Shelving Unit; Office of Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 35.8 x 38.4 cm (14 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.); Gift of Donald Deskey; 1988-101-898

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