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RISDM 2005-118-45-925.tif

Erik Magnussen

Design for a Vase

Description

Maker

Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Vase

Year

ca. 1927

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

tracing paper, graphite

Dimensions

44.1 x 27.6 cm (17 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In Pencil: "EIE / C/YF" in upper left corner. "EM. 46" in lower left corner.Down right margin of drawing, "1X2" by rim, "5 1/4 .022 1/2 / + TEMPLETS." to right of body, "16 LINES CHASED 1/16" / WIDE" to right of body, "16 LINES CHASED 1/32" WIDE / 1 3/4 045 / 3 5/8 040 / LINES FILED INTO EDGE / 16 LINES CHASED 1/32" WIDE. / 16 LINES CHASED 1/32" WIDE / 3" 040 / 16 LINES CHASED 3/64" WIDE / LINES FILED INTO EDGE. / 16 LINES CHASED 3/64" WIDE / 5 3/4" 036 / LINES FILED INTO EDGE / 1/2" Xg4" all to right of shaft and base. "PUT SUPPORT INSIDE COLLET" to left of shaft. "14 3/8" with line that marks height of vase.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.925

Type

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Erik Magnussen (Danish, 1884-1961), designer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Vase, ca. 1927
Pencil on tracing paper
44.1 x 27.6 cm (17 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.925

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