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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Tankard with Bird Motif

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Tankard with Bird Motif

Year

ca. 1920

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

paper (fiber product), graphite, watercolor, cardboard, ink

Dimensions

43.8 x 38.1 cm (17 1/4 x 15 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"E." below center of drawing on cardboard. "THIS DESIGN TO BE RETURNED TO / THE GORHAM M'F'G CO., / WHO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO / ESTIMATE UPON IT." stamped in purple ink at bottom center of cardboard.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.990

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Tankard with Bird Motif, ca. 1920
Pencil, watercolor, and ink on paper mounted to cardboard
43.8 x 38.1 cm (17 1/4 x 15 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.990

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