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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for an 18-karat gold Tea Caddy

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for an 18-karat gold Tea Caddy

Year

1957

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, tracing paper

Dimensions

44.1 x 37.2 cm (17 3/8 x 14 5/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil in lower right corner, "5-22-57 / F.J.C.". In pencil in lower left corner, "Solid Gold Tea Caddy / 18 CARAT". To lower left of drawing, "ALL beading .052 / or as near To 3/64". Many dimensions marked on drawing, including total height marked "6 1/2", diameter marked "4 1/16" and base diameter marked "Beeded diam. 2 7/16"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1062

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for an 18-karat gold Tea Caddy, 1957
Pencil on tracing paper
44.1 x 37.2 cm (17 3/8 x 14 5/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1062

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