Inkstand

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Inkstand

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.41

Description

Pewter inkstand or standish: rectangular form with hinged double lid on flattened ball feet; one compartment divided into three, containing sand sprinkler, wafer space, and inkwell with 4 quill holes; other compartment (for pens) undivided.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

PCR 5014

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Closed

Height

2 in

Width

4-9/16 in

Depth

6-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 x 4 9/16 x 6 5/16 in. (5.1 x 11.6 x 16 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Pitted and discolored throughout.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

VC.58.298 a-c - Inkstand - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Second Bedchamber/NW