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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for Candlestick No. 13598

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for Candlestick No. 13598
Etruscan

Year

1928

Medium

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials

ink, tracing paper, graphite

Dimensions

36.8 x 27.3 cm (14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"FEB. 23RD/28. / CANDLESTICK No" in pencil across top of drawing followed immediately by "13598" in pencil. "KNURLED" with arrow pointing to Greek Key border at shoulders. "USE CHUCKS OF CANDLESTICK A. 12932" to left of shaft. "FOOT SAME COMPOTIER No 13583" with arrow pointing to base of candlestick. "#3228" in ink below drawing. "F / 0 R" in triangular orientation in lower right corner.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.169

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for Candlestick No. 13598; Etruscan, 1928
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
36.8 x 27.3 cm (14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.169

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