William Christmas Codman
Illustration — Martelé dressing table and stool, designed by William Christmas Codman William Christmas Codman (December 25, 1839 – December 7, 1921) was a prominent silver and jewelry designer for Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Codman was born in Norfolk, England, where he studied painting and drawing. He began his career at Ely Cathedral, working under Thomas Gambier Parry during the cathedral’s restoration from 1858 to 1862.
William Christmas Codman
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- 1839
- Died
- 1921
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- designer
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Illustration — Martelé dressing table and stool, designed by William Christmas Codman William Christmas Codman (December 25, 1839 – December 7, 1921) was a prominent silver and jewelry designer for Gorham Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Codman was born in Norfolk, England, where he studied painting and drawing. He began his career at Ely Cathedral, working under Thomas Gambier Parry during the cathedral’s restoration from 1858 to 1862.
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William Christmas Codman - Sauce Boats and Trays - 2008.165 - Cleveland Museum of Art
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Barbour Silver Company (American), William Christmas Codman (British, 1839-1921) - Sauce Boat and Tray - 2008.165.1 - Cleveland Museum of Art
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