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Gorham Manufacturing Company, manufacturer

Athenic Cigar Box, 1901

Description

Maker

  • Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1831-present, American, manufacturer

Title

Athenic Cigar Box

Year

1901

Medium

Copper, silver, and cedar

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silver,
  • copper

Dimensions

14.6 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm (5 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marked: Athenic / [anchor] / GORHAM CO. / BY238 / 7 / [hourglass date stamp for 1901].

Place

Providence; Rhode Island

Type

  • Metalwork

Credit

Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Fund

Object Number

80.099

Projects & Publications

Publications

Gorham Silver Designing Brilliance 1850-1970

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

The Gorham Collection

May 29 - August 29, 1992

A Case for Boxes

October 16 - November 16, 1980

Pendleton Pantry

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