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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for Plate No. E 1007

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Alvin Manufacturing Company (American, ca. 1866-1928), associated artist/maker

Title

Design for Plate No. E 1007
Dorothy Vernon

Year

1928

Medium

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Pencil and ink on tracing paper

Materials

graphite, ink, tracing paper

Dimensions

30.5 x 24.4 cm (12 x 9 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"ALVIN" in purple ink stamped across face of drawing. "NOV. 2nd/ 28. / BREAD & BUTTER PLATE E 1007." in pencil above drawing. "F / WK" in pencil in upper right corner. "L1 27." and "L1.104" with arrow pointing to the rim on the profile view. "USE CUT & DRAW BLANK AS 5750" in pencil between plan and profile view.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.758

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Alvin Manufacturing Company (American, ca. 1866-1928), associated artist/maker
Design for Plate No. E 1007; Dorothy Vernon, 1928
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
30.5 x 24.4 cm (12 x 9 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.758

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