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Object Name
Inkwell
Object Number
1953-02-9
Description
Double ink well. Top painted black, sides painted in imitation of wood burl graining, with gilt stencils, rose, American Eagle with olive branch, arrows, ribbon with "E. Pluribus Unum" scratched on it. Ring base with ogee curved sides, three groves in waiste, rounded top rim with set in top with 5 holes on outside with gilt edges for quills, glass bottles in center with corks.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1830
Dimensions
5 3/8" D at base; 5 1/2 D at top; 3 1/4"H
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