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Inkwell

2017-19-71b

Metal and glass inkwell, found in portable writing desk. Square beveled glass inkwell with round circular metal lid. Bottom of inkwell has round pontil mark. Black ink residue in interior of bottle.

Donated with personal effects of Oswald W. Marrin Jr. Marrin (1919-2007) was born in New York City before moving to Litchfield. Graduating from Brown University in 1942, Marrin joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and attended Officer's Class in Quantico, VA. He served as platoon commander and eventually executive officer of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In his company was Charles R. Hickox, Jr., also of Litchfield. Marrin served in the battles of Guadalcanal, Gloucester, and Peleliu. Discharged as a major in 1946, he returned to Litchfield and ran the Marrin Real Estate Company.

Early 20th century

Overall height 1.125", width 1.5", depth 1.5"

• metal
• glass