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Desk, Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989), 1929, Ebony, probably Macassar ebony, veneer on a core of yellow poplar; one draw…

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Desk · New York

Desk

Donald Deskey (American, 1894–1989) · New York · 1929

Medium: Ebony, probably Macassar ebony, veneer on a core of yellow poplar; one drawer front core wood, chestnut; runner on small curved drawer, ash; drawer bottoms, plywood faced with mahogany on inside and yellow poplar on outside; other elements, mahogany
Dimensions: 41.9 x 48.2 x 19.9 in. (106.4 x 122.4 x 50.5 cm)
Accession: 1984.23.2
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Arthur D. Berliss, Sr.

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