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1991	We acquired this object.
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Teapot (USA)

This is a teapot. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1881 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is silver, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

The teapot is typical of Gorham’s japonais style between the late 1870s and early 1880s. Even though it is a single piece from a larger tea set, it is highly compelling on its own and is in extremely good condition. At the time of proposed acquisition, Cooper-Hewitt’s collection holds just one other example of American Japanesque design—a very different tea service by Dominick and Haff. (April 17, 1991)

This object was donated by John V. Rowan Jr.. It is credited Gift of John V. Rowan, Jr. in memory of Winifred D. Shrubsole (Mrs. Eric N. Shrubsole).

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raised, repoussé, chased silver, silver-plated metal (liner).
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A productions drawing of three views of the Tall Bee Vase with the same contour line design with decorative meandering elements of flowers, vines and bees drawn on the surface of the vases and within the negative space in between them. Slight shading occupies the surface of the vase excluding a narrow unadorned band on the lower body. Shading continues on a wider band beneath, then a white band displays an original looping design on the three vases and the negative space connecting vases in between. Light shading continues on the balance of the lower surface and base.

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graphite on white paper.
Gift of Michael Izrael Galmer.
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A square-shaped silver sugar bowl with lid that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Sugar Bowl And Lid
cast, chased, repoussé silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-4-a,b

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17.8 x 24 x 10.8 cm (7 x 9 7/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Marked with three Gorham Hallmarks.

Cite this object as

Teapot (USA); Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); silver, ivory; H x W x D: 17.8 x 24 x 10.8 cm (7 x 9 7/16 x 4 1/4 in.); Gift of John V. Rowan, Jr. in memory of Winifred D. Shrubsole (Mrs. Eric N. Shrubsole); 1991-63-1

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2Dwag/
Accession Number 1991-63-1
Object ID 18637097