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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Centerpiece

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Possibly Whiting Manufacturing Company (American), associated artist/maker

Title

Design for a Centerpiece
King Albert

Year

1929

Medium

  • blueprint

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • blueprint

Materials

blueprint

Dimensions

33.5 x 42.2 cm (13 3/16 x 16 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"MAY. 6th/29" atop "12 3/4" CENTRE PIECE No" written in pencil across top of drawing. "NEW FOOT" next to arrow pointing to foot of bowl. "FOR BODY USE CHUCK OF A 13156 BOWL" written in lower left corner of drawing.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.5.2

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Possibly Whiting Manufacturing Company (American), associated artist/maker
Design for a Centerpiece; King Albert, 1929
Blueprint
33.5 x 42.2 cm (13 3/16 x 16 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.5.2

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