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Writing Table, Victor Proetz, American, 1897–1966, 1939, European cherry veneer, birch plywood, maple, leather, and brass
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Desk · America

Writing Table

Victor Proetz, American, 1897–1966 · America · 1939

Medium
European cherry veneer, birch plywood, maple, leather, and brass
Dimensions
desk: 29 x 55 x 38 1/8 in. (73.7 x 139.7 x 96.9 cm) cabinet: 36 1/2 x 33 x 10 1/4 in. (92.7 x 83.8 x 26 cm) 65 1/2 x 55 x 38 1/8 in. (166.4 x 139.7 x 96.8 cm)
Accession
75:1987a,b
Credit line
Bequest of Dr. Arthur W. and Mrs. Esther S. Proetz in memory of Victor Proetz
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