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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for Coffeepot No. 631

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for Coffeepot No. 631

Year

1940

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, waxed paper

Dimensions

33 x 42.2 cm (13 x 16 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"No. 631 COFFEE / 2 3/4 PINT CAPACITY" in upper left corner. "3 25/32"" at base of coffeepot. "SHIELD" with arrow pointing to side profile of handle termiantion.Data field at bottom margin filled in, in ink, with "COVER CIR 4 1/2" G032 / NECK " 6 1/4 G028 1/2 / BODY 10 3/4" G027 / 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 TO L-1 CHUCK / FOOT CIR 5 1/2" G032 / CAST TIP SILVER 36627" in left column, "DATE 5-21 1940" in center column, "HANDLE PG 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 G028 1/2 DIE 2550 MAKES ONE COMPLETE / SPOUT PC 9 x 2 1/4 G043 CUTTER & 2550 DIE / 1" FROM CENTER BACK ROLL TO G025 / SHIELD 5/8 x 1 1/8 G025 SOLDER CHARGED / RIBBON STOCK M-5 STOCK / AS H51 COFFEE BUT WITH GADROON BORDER" in right column.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.533

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for Coffeepot No. 631, 1940
Ink on waxed paper
33 x 42.2 cm (13 x 16 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.533

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