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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Coffeepot

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Coffeepot
Etruscan

Year

1922

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

tracing paper, graphite

Dimensions

40 x 30.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"CAST 32655" with finial, "CAST (AND PIERCED) / 32670" with handle, "R 1081" on trim across body, "NEW" on spout, "R 1082" with trim along base. "ROUND" with arrows that indicate pedestal is round, "SQUARE" with arrows that indicate the base is square. "#11822B" below drawing. ""ETRUSCAN" COFFEE 5 PINTS (AS A9801) / FOR DRAKE'S, LARNED, KANSAS . ORDER No. 1017 / SERIAL No. / JAN 14 1922." in box formation at bottom of drawing.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.212

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Coffeepot; Etruscan, 1922
Pencil on tracing paper
40 x 30.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.212

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