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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1998.01.0360a |
Object Name |
Inkwell |
Date |
ca. 1800 |
Description |
Pewter inkwell box with a hinged lid, one side has two inkwells and the other side is a drawer for storage. There are two glass ink pots in square pewter boxes with holes for pens. One hole has cover. Between ink pots is a box of sand. Storage drawer contains pens and other materials that appear to be later than the inkwell. Inkwell has ball feet. Several scratches on top and inscriptions: "Mason, Eliza P, Mary, MYB, M.M. and Gordie Pye". On the various pens, it reads "Kingsbridge, Made in England," and "Partridge and Cooper Fleet St. Manufacturing Stationers No. 1 Chancer Lane, and SH" Unidentified maker, probably English. |
Dimensions |
H-3 L-10 D-6.75 inches |
People |
Mason Brown Mary Yoder Brown Scott Mary Mason Scott Eliza Yoder Poignand Mary Yoder Brown |
Subjects |
Writing Inkstands Communication devices Communications |