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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for Salt and Pepper Shaker No. A41538

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for Salt and Pepper Shaker No. A41538
Shamrock

Year

1931

Medium

  • Pencil and ink on tracing cloth

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Pencil and ink on tracing cloth

Materials

ink, tracing cloth, graphite

Dimensions

17.8 x 22.9 cm (7 x 9 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In ink in upper left corner, "A 41538 Salt + Pepper". "SALT" and "PEPPER" below two versions of lid. Left margin has ink paragraph with manufacturing specifications.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1177

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for Salt and Pepper Shaker No. A41538; Shamrock, 1931
Pencil and ink on tracing cloth
17.8 x 22.9 cm (7 x 9 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1177

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