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Inkstand

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-4552

Description

Rectangular form with circular well centrally located; two carved cylindrical channels across top for holding pens; fitted with four conical shaped feet; dark stain finish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkstands
iron (metal)
pine (wood)
pine (wood)
Pine
Iron
INKSTAND

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.375 x 8.438 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.759

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