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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Harp Finial,

Description

Maker

Title

Design for a Harp Finial

Medium

graphite, tracing paper, ink

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

33 x 27.6 cm (13 x 10 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In ink below drawing, "DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO HARPS IN SILVER GOLD PLATED TO BE / PLACED ON LOVE CUP HANDLES FOR DONAVAN & SEAMANS CO LOS ANGELES CAL / GORHAM CO . 8.31.21" In pencil in lower right corner, "BD" and "8-31-21". On drawing are various dimensions and manufacturing specifications, including "PIERCED", "ENGRAVED", and "LETTERS ENAMELLED GREEN BOTH SIDES" etc. Initials on harp "SBG / OF / CS"

Type

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1672

About

Design for a Harp Finial

In ink below drawing, "DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO HARPS IN SILVER GOLD PLATED TO BE / PLACED ON LOVE CUP HANDLES FOR DONAVAN & SEAMANS CO LOS ANGELES CAL / GORHAM CO . 8.31.21" In pencil in lower right corner, "BD" and "8-31-21". On drawing are various dimensions and manufacturing specifications, including "PIERCED", "ENGRAVED", and "LETTERS ENAMELLED GREEN BOTH SIDES" etc. Initials on harp "SBG / OF / CS"

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