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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Tea Service

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Tea Service

Year

1939

Medium

  • pencil,
  • colored pencil,
  • and ink on paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • pencil,
  • colored pencil,
  • and ink on paper

Materials

coloring, graphite, paper (fiber product), ink

Dimensions

34 x 56.2 cm (13 3/8 x 22 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"#2939" below center of each drawing in ink. "2 pcs [42K] / Tray [4UK]" in below center of drawing in pencil, scribbled out. "OHK" in pencil in lower right corner.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1347

Type

  • Architectural and Design Works on Paper

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Tea Service, 1939
Pencil, colored pencil, and ink on paper
34 x 56.2 cm (13 3/8 x 22 1/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1347

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