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Pen stand

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18386

Description

Cast iron fountain pen stand. Base of 4 feet joined by 2 rods. Curved stand rises. 5 slots formed by 6 ridges on each side. Sides joined by rod at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

holders (containers)
pens (drawing and writing)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
HOLDER, PEN

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.422

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