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Erik Magnussen

Design for a Compote

Description

Maker

Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Compote

Year

ca. 1927

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, tracing paper

Dimensions

28.3 x 24.4 cm (11 1/8 x 9 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

All in ink: "TEDDY / DALGLEISH" in bubble letters in upper right corner. "BALL HAMMERED / IVORY / TURN FROM BAR STOCK" to right of finial, "6 1/4 045 / g8X8 / 8" 045" to right of bowl, "4 ORNAMENTS" to right of top of stem, "IVORY" to right of stem, "4 ORNAMENTS" to right of stem, "4 1/4 045" to right of base, "5" 045 / CAST #38839 / WIRE 7/16 x g 10" to right of base.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.934

Type

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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Compote, ca. 1927
Ink on tracing paper
28.3 x 24.4 cm (11 1/8 x 9 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.934

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