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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for Compote No. 4730

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Herbert C. Lloyd (American, b. England, 1865-1951), chaser (metalworker)

Title

Design for Compote No. 4730
Martele

Year

1900

Medium

  • pencil,
  • ink,
  • and crayon on tracing paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • pencil,
  • ink,
  • and crayon on tracing paper

Materials

graphite, tracing paper, ink

Dimensions

43.8 x 37.2 cm (17 1/4 x 14 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In orange crayon in lower left corner, "4730" circled. In black ink to lower right of drawing, "COMPOTE / LARGE".In blue crayon at center of drawing, "11 1/2 Dia". In pencil to lower right of drawing, "4730". Measurments and manufacturing specifications on drawing in pencil.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.2179

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Herbert C. Lloyd (American, b. England, 1865-1951), chaser (metalworker)
Design for Compote No. 4730; Martele, 1900
Pencil, ink, and crayon on tracing paper
43.8 x 37.2 cm (17 1/4 x 14 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.2179

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