Inkwell
- Object Name:
- Inkwell
- Object ID:
- 1972.519.23
- Description:
- Inkwell, wood with cover. Cover has roughly vase-like finial that leads to slightly expanded base. Short vertical surface. At base of it expands out and downward to a sharp edge. It is then undercut downward and then expands outward on a flat surface to a slightly undercut edge. Ogee curve outward the it is slightly undercut again to a vertical surface at base. Cup has vertical surface and then short horizontal land and then another short vertical surface convex edge that leads to an undercut, then a slight ribbed edge, then a broad downward slightly outward tapering surface to a ribbed edge. Concave surface then a convex undercut, then a flat-sided foot at bottom. Wood is mottled dark brown and medium brown, fine-grained hardwood. Some turning marks on inside of base. Bottom is slightly concave. Inside surface of cover also has tool marks from turning process. Ink stains on inside of cover. Dark residues on inside of base.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-5.4 Dia-3.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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