Inkwell
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumPressed colorless glass, bronze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x width x depth): 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2in. (6.4 x 6.4 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionPressed colorless glass inkwell with a bronze lid. The glass portion of the inkwell (.a) has a square footprint, is slightly wider than it is tall, and has canted edges. The glass portion is solid, with the exception of a cylindrical opening in the center, that runs nearly the full height of the inkwell. A square ledge around the cylindrical opening to the well supports a square bronze lid (.b) with canted corners. The center of the lid supports a small, disc-shaped finial. The inside rim of the cylindrical opening has several chips.
Object number1985.193.0a-b
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