Paperweight
Manufacturer
Providence Inkstand Co.
CultureAmerican
Date1876
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (8.6 x 5.7 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (8.6 x 5.7 cm)
InscribedImpressed around bottom rim: "A rock in the wilderness welcomes our Sires from bondage far over the dark rolling sea, On that Holy altar they kindled the fires, Jehovah! which glow in our bosoms for thee" (interrupted by large nick); impressed on outer rim: "Mary Chilton was the first to land on the rock, Dec. 21, 1620" "Pilgrim Rock Trade Mark""Providence Inkstand Co. 1876"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7577
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Providence Flint Glass Co.
Providence Flint Glass Co.
Providence Flint Glass Co.
2nd century - 3rd century
