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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for "Model Ships" Insignia

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for "Model Ships" Insignia

Year

1900-50

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, paper (fiber product), graphite

Dimensions

29.2 x 28.6 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In ring around central picture, "MODEL SHIPS / BOAT-MINDED IN BOYHOOD / SHIP-MINDED IN MANHOOD / SAIL ON, SAIL ON, AND ON".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.2361

Type

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Tombstone

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for "Model Ships" Insignia, 1900-50
Ink and pencil on paper
29.2 x 28.6 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.2361

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