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 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase

Object number94.19.4

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DescriptionThis inkstand is a mold-blown glass drum shape with flat top and flat collar around a small round mouth, geometric design (McKearin GII-18) with ringed type III base) with wide band of small diamonds (3 diamonds high) on upper side, a horizontal ring, then a band of vertical ribs, ringed base with pontil mark.