Drawing for "Safari" Pattern Flatware Designer: Robert H. Ramp (American, 1920–2012)
Manufacturer: Reed and Barton (American, founded 1840)

1959

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Duffy Study Room
Medium

Graphite on white card

Dimensions

sheet: 9 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (24.1 × 8.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert H. Ramp

Accession Number

2003.132.34

Geography

Designed in Taunton, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Drawings

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 2003," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2004), 134
Object copyright
Not Assigned
Additional information

Inscriptions

Near the top of the drawing in Ramp's recent writing "END/CHANGED." In the elevation view noted with an arrow "Thin line." On the plan view at the junction of the handle and bowl "bring roll down to here." Below the images of the spoons "N.E 674."

Signed

In black ink on the center of the back "Robert H. Ramp/290853-35RI/040953."

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