New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Inkstand

Manufacturer Coventry Glass Works

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1813-1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase

Object number94.19.1

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DescriptionThis inkstand is a mold-blown glass cylindrical and conical shape with rounded shoulder and flat collar around a small round mouth, with a geometric design (McKearin GII-2) and with a wide band of small diamonds (4 diamonds high) on the upper side, and a horizontal ring, then a band of large diamonds (one diamond high), and a plain base with pontil mark.