Inkwell

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Inkwell

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.455

Description

Shell-shaped inkwell with classical head at base: gilding picks out ribs of shell, band around forehead, top and bottom edge of inkwell; unglazed bottom; illegible ink inscription.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

2-3/8 in

Length

2-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. (3.8 x 6 x 6.7 cm)

Material

Porcelain

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Large chip out of top rim.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, White-Wetmore Bedroom