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Drawing, Design for Chafing Dish, 1945–75

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Tommi Parzinger. It is dated 1945–75 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is graphite on white tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Donald Cameron.

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Its dimensions are

(irregular): 47.8 x 52 cm (18 13/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Chafing Dish, 1945–75; Designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, b. Germany, 1903–1981); USA; graphite on white tracing paper; (irregular): 47.8 x 52 cm (18 13/16 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Donald Cameron; 1998-19-95

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Energizing the Everyday: Gifts From the George R. Kravis II Collection.

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