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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Pepper Shaker

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Pepper Shaker

Year

1928

Medium

  • Pencil on paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Pencil on paper

Materials

graphite, paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

25.7 x 19 cm (10 1/8 x 7 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil above drawing, "AUG. 22ND/23. / PEPPER NO / WT 0.75 g$4.00 Retail". To right of drawing, "1 Tip Stamped/ 2 Body Stamped [midbody neck?] / 3 Front Stamped" at left of drawing "ga.012" and "ga.012".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1784

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Pepper Shaker, 1928
Pencil on paper
25.7 x 19 cm (10 1/8 x 7 1/2 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1784

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