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Silver Tankard

c. 1936

Gordon Sanborn

Associated Names

Gordon Sanborn

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a lidded tankard with elaborate handle designs, done in shades of grey on an off-white background. The tankard is centrally placed and occupies most of the space, with a smaller inset drawing of a side view in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14409

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G.P. SANBORN

Wikidata ID

Q64572662

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