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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Finger Bowl and Plate

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Possibly Whiting Manufacturing Company (American), associated artist/maker

Title

Design for a Finger Bowl and Plate
King Albert

Year

1924

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, tracing paper, graphite

Dimensions

35.2 x 27.9 cm (13 7/8 x 11 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"AUG. 25th/24. / FINGER BOWL & PLATE No KING ALBERT" in pencil across top of page. "USE BREAD & BUTTER PLATE No 5299/9762" written in center of plate. "ROLLED BOR. No 625" with arrow pointing to rim of bowl. "4 PCS. OF BOR. DIE No 7860" with arrow pointing to fluer-de-lis. "USE CHUCKS OF PAP BOWL No 278/7522" across body of bowl. "#82524" in pen below drawings.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.106

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Possibly Whiting Manufacturing Company (American), associated artist/maker
Design for a Finger Bowl and Plate; King Albert, 1924
Pencil and pen on tracing paper
35.2 x 27.9 cm (13 7/8 x 11 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.106

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