Image
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Description
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Alvin Manufacturing Company (American, ca. 1866-1928), associated artist/maker
Title
Design for CenterpieceNo. M 1012
Dorothy Vernon
Year
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
ink, tracing paper, graphite Dimensions
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45.7 x 36.8 cm (18 x 14 1/2 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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"ALVIN" in purple ink stamp across face of drawing. "OCT. 31st/ 28. / CENTRE PIECE M 1012" in pencil in upper left corner. "F / WI" in pencil in upper right corner. "GOODWIN & GREGORY / MESH NO 18. / SILVER PLATED" in lower right corner of plan. "NICKLE SILVER TIP .0475." to right of finial. "E.P. LINING" with arrow pointing to interior of profile view."L1.27" and "L1.18." with arrow pointing to the rim on the profile view. "4 FEET. 1/2" OVAL BALL" below profile view.
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.45.764 Type
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Alvin Manufacturing Company (American, ca. 1866-1928), associated artist/maker
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