inkwell
Object NameMt. Washington Inkwell
Manufacturer
Mt. Washington Glass Company
Made FromGlass, Metal, Tin
Date1887-1900
Place MadeUnited States, MA, New Bedford
Techniquepressed, ground, assembled
SizeOverall H: 6.4 cm, W: 9.2 cm, D: 9.2 cm
Accession Number2009.4.295
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Mrs. Jason Westerfield Estate, by exchange
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBlack Glass; pressed, ground, assembled; metal, tin. Square shaped black inkwell with rectangular panels on each side impressed with flowers and leaves. The top of the inkwell is fitted with a metal collar and knob which screws and unscrews to regulate the flow of ink. The center of the inkwell is a clear glass ribbed neck with opening at the bottom for dipping the pen. Interior of the inkwell contains a tin reservoir for the ink. The bottom of the reservoir retains the original paper label with instructions and " Mt. Washington Glass co., New Bedford, Mass. Headquarters in America for rich cut and decorated glassware. Sole Prop's & Mfr's of Darling'sPatent Ink Stands." The front edge of the inkstand is impressed "Pat. Aug. 30 1887"Provenance
Source
James D. Julia, Inc.
- 2009-11-23
