Inkwell

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Inkwell

Entry/Object ID

GHS 687

Description

Inkwell made up of several different components. Base is wood stamped with the following, "Gettysburg, July 1-2-3, 1863. Wood from ROUND TOP" At center is a porcelain inkwell, white body with pink and green flower at center and brass joint. Surrounding this are various objects including shell casings and pebbles.

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

USA

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

3-5/8 in

Depth

2-5/8 in

Material

wood, metal, porcelain

Provenance

Notes

See GHS True Accession Book, "Relics of the Battle of Gettysburg near Big Round Top. Presented by Mrs. Geo. Kanseur (?)"