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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Plate

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Plate
Beaumont

Year

1930

Medium

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials

ink, tracing paper, graphite

Dimensions

34.6 x 22.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"MAY. 15th/29. / B. & B. PLATE" in pencil across top of drawing. "144" in pencil with circle to upper left of drawing. "COMB K.3 / AS 5750" below center of plan view. "#31230" in ink below center of profile view. "12" and $1.25 each / $30.00 / Tool Charge" in pencil at bottom of page.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.739

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Plate; Beaumont, 1930
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
34.6 x 22.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.739

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