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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Coffeepot

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Coffeepot
Etruscan

Year

1922

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, tracing paper

Dimensions

40.3 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"CAST 32655" with finial, "CAST 32546" with handle, "CAST 32547" with spout. "R. 1081 THIN" across body trim. "R.1082 G.10" across rim at base. "Round" with arrow that indicate the pedestal is to be round, "SQUARE" with arrow to indicate the base is square. "EB" in tiny letters to bottom right of drawing. "'ETRUSCAN" COFFEE RFl 3 PINTS (AS A9801) / FOR DRAKE'S, LARNED, KANSAS / ORDER No. 1017 / SERIAL No. / JAN. 14 1922" in box formation below drawing.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.211

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Coffeepot; Etruscan, 1922
Pencil on tracing paper
40.3 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.211

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