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Erik Magnussen

Blueprint of a Design for a Plate

Description

Maker

Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Blueprint of a Design for a Plate

Year

1927

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, ink

Dimensions

17.5 x 22.9 cm (6 7/8 x 9 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

White on blue, blueprint: "EIV / G/YN / 16 LINES / CHASED 1/16" WIDE. / LINES FILED / INTO EDGE / LINES CHASED / INSIDE." in upper left corner down left margin. "EM. 104" in lower left corner. "SPIN WITH / THICK EDGES" to right of plate. "MAY 24 1927" in lower right corner. "98096" in pencil at bottom center of page. Some pencil scribbles on backside.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.917

Type

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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Blueprint of a Design for a Plate, 1927
Ink and pencil on blueprint
17.5 x 22.9 cm (6 7/8 x 9 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.917

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