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Inkstand

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-69764

Description

Triangular body; 3 cabriole legs; circular tray and lid; cast decoration

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkstands
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
copper (metal)
glass (material)
Container, Writing Equipment
Inkstand
Inkstand

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.1754

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