Inkwell

MakerMade by General Supply Co. (American)

PatenteePatented by James W. Jacobus

Date1908-1960

MediumPressed green and colorless glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (5.4 x 7.9 x 7.9cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1986.254.0

DescriptionPressed green and colorless glass inkwell consisting of a coloress glass dome with a point at the top over a triangular green glass well. At one corner, between the dome and edge of the well, is a semi-circular opening.

NotesHistorical Note: Patent number 879,470 was filed by James W. Jacobus of Great Neck, New York. His "invention relates to improvements in reservoirs for liquids, and particularly inkstands". (Hunt 5/5/2005)

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