Inkstand

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Inkstand

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.298 a-c

Description

Inkstand: rectangular box, with two compartments, one of which is subdivided into three sections; removable holders for inkpots and quills; centrally hinged lid; four rather bulbous feet; monogram and date engraved at front "17 HH 92".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1792

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

VC.58.298 A-C

VC.58.298a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

closed

Height

3-9/16 in

Width

7 in

Length

11-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 9/16 x 7 x 11 1/8 in. (9.1 x 17.8 x 28.3 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Two porcelain inkpots not original.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.60.41 - Inkstand - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Storeroom/Curatorial Storage