William Rogers Developed Silver Plating, 1847
DraftsmanDrawn by
HH Art Studios Inc.
American
Date1947
MediumInk and gouache with graphite on white wove paper mounted to board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 15 x 21 15/16in. (38.1 x 55.7cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionA drawing of a scene in a shop. A man stands behind a counter showing spoons to a woman wearing a bonnet. Some spoons are laid out on the counter, and there are more on display on the wall behind him. A set of scales are on the back counter. A window to the left shows the Old State House, a wagon on the street, and people walking.
Object number1980.93.43
InscribedInscribed in ink, along lower margin, "William Rogers developed sliver plating: 1847".NotesUse Note: Original drawing number 4 of a series of 53 done for G. Fox & Co.'s 100th Anniversary. The drawings appeared in The Hartford Courant as full size advertisements on Sundays from December 29, 1946 to December 29, 1947. The drawing was later published in a book: G. Fox & Co. A Century in Connecticut. Hartford, 1948, p.4.Subject Terms
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- G. Fox & Co.
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