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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Wire Basket

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Richard L. Huggins (American, mid 20th century), designer
Walter E. Youngberg (American, mid 20th century), designer
Burr A. Sebring (American, 1928-), associated artist/maker

Title

Design for a Wire Basket
Wire

Year

1962

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, tracing paper, ink

Dimensions

49.5 x 35.9 cm (19 1/2 x 14 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Ink stamp in lower left corner reads "AUTH. NO." and in lower right corner "GORHAM CORPORATION / DESIGNED BY / DATE" filled in, in pencil, with "Walter E. Youngberg / Nov 9 1962 / OK B SEBRING". In pencil: "WIRE BASKET for #023 1 1/2 QT. PYREX DISH" below center of drawing.Various dimensions and mechanical specifications on drawing in pencil, including "8 1/8" DIAM" and "DRAINAGE HOLES / FOR PLATING".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1203

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Richard L. Huggins (American, mid 20th century), designer
Walter E. Youngberg (American, mid 20th century), designer
Burr A. Sebring (American, 1928-), associated artist/maker
Design for a Wire Basket; Wire, 1962
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
49.5 x 35.9 cm (19 1/2 x 14 1/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1203

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