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Inkwell

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1920

GUSN

GUSN-73205

Description

White, blue, green, orange, yellow; square with canted corners; dome lid, liner; floral, diamond

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkwells
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
tin (metal)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Container, Writing Equipment
Inkwell
Inkwell

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Quimper (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Finistere, France

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2722

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