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inkwell

Object NameCentennial Building Inkwell with Cover
Made FromGlass
Place MadeUnited States
TechniquePressed
SizeOverall H: 10.3 cm, W: 16.8 cm, D: 12 cm
Accession Number2011.4.165
Credit LineGift of Dorothy-Lee Jones
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless and pressed. Inkwell in the shape of a rectangular building. Small inkwell pressed into interior. Lid in shape of dome with small tear drop finial on top. Inscription on front of building above doors, “MEMORIAL HALL. Pressed in to base “ESTAB. CHARLES YOCKEL 1855/ 235 BREAD ST. / GLASS MOULD MAKER. / 1876. / PHILADA PA. U.S.A.
Provenance
Source Dorothy Lee Jones (American, 1927-2022) - 2011-12-07
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