Desk

c. 1937

George Fairbanks

Associated Names
George Fairbanks

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a technical drawing of the interior of a desk. It shows compartments and a fold-out writing surface, outlined with detailed lines and measurements. Annotations indicate the scale of the design for accurate interpretation in construction or craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.3 x 26.4 cm (14 5/16 x 10 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 41"high' 33 1/2"wide; 21 1/2"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4999

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Fairbank[s]; lower center in graphite: Interior of desk / Scale 1/8" = 1"

Wikidata ID

Q64571372

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