Image
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Description
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Title
Design for an 18-karat gold Waste Bowl
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
tracing paper, graphite Dimensions
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43.8 x 37.2 cm (17 1/4 x 14 5/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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In pencil at bottom left of drawing, "Solid Gold Waste / 18 CARAT", "5-18-57" in lower right corner. Various measurements on drawing for every ornament, including, "6 3/4" for width of bowl from handle to handle and "3 13/16" for height to tip of handles. Detail of scalloped gallery with "Top Gallery 3 Times size", Plan view labeled "Top a Foot view", profile view labeled "profile". To left of drawing is, "FOOT SAME AS SUGAR".
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.45.1052 Type
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