Gorham Manufacturing Company
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Probably Lucien D. Sermon (American, 1906-1987), designer
Title
Design for the Montclair State College Mace
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
ink, paper (fiber product), graphite Dimensions
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107.3 x 68.6 cm (42 1/4 x 27 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Ink stamp in lower right corner of drawing, "THE GORHAM CO. / PROVIDENCE , R.I. 02907" . In pencil to left of design, "PROPOSED DESIGN / FOR / MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE MACE / DESIGNED BY THE GORHAM CO. / 5-12-72 LS". "BACK", "RIGHT", and "LEFT" below boxes showing other sides of mace.Mace design includes inscription: "LIBERTY AND PROSPERITY / 1776" on the New Jersey state seal, "MONTCLAIR STATE COLLEGE / CARPE DIEM / 1908" on central face of mace. "maple / pine" in pencil script to left, along margin.
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated
Object Number
2005.118.45.1000.1 Type
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Probably Lucien D. Sermon (American, 1906-1987), designer
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