Silver Communion Beakers

c. 1936

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names
Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a large silver cup with intricate floral and possibly heraldic designs. The color palette is monochromatic grayscale. The corners of the image feature two circular designs labeled "FIDEL" and "CHARITAS," and the lower right corner shows a secondary sketch of the cup's profile with measurements. The cup is centered within the frame, surrounded by decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14389

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. SANBORN

Wikidata ID

Q64572657

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