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Inkwell

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5540

Description

In the shape of a long narrow boat with a high bow and stern, roof of small structure at center opens to reveal inkwell and sand shaker.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkwells
metal
boats
Unidentified Metal
Boat
INKWELL

Inscription

Number ""172"" incised on base.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

India

Dimensions

2.625 x 1.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.846

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