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Inkstand

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44614

Description

Fluted glass inkstand, metal ring with small glass funnel at center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkstands
glass (material)
metal
Container, Writing Equipment
Inkstand
Inkstand

Inscription

"IMPROVED / PERS PATENT JAN 7TH 1851" (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ47

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.565

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