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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for an 18-karat gold Teapot

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for an 18-karat gold Teapot

Year

1957

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, tracing paper

Dimensions

50.2 x 37.2 cm (19 3/4 x 14 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil in lower right corner, "5-24-57 / F.J.C. / 2 1/2 PTS". In pencil below plan view, "Foot Half", under side profile of handle, "Handle Profile", below spout profile "spout profile", and below profile view, "profile". Many dimensions marked on drawing, including total height marked "8 5/8".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1057

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for an 18-karat gold Teapot, 1957
Pencil on tracing paper
50.2 x 37.2 cm (19 3/4 x 14 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1057

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