Inkwell
- Object Name:
- Inkwell
- Object ID:
- 1960.205 a-b
- Date:
- circa 1845
- Description:
- Inkwell. Square soapstone body. Parallel incised lines on top and edges. Round holes in two opposite corners. Square opening, 1.9" x 1.7". One bottom corner chipped. Initials "JK" incised on one side, for John Kelly. Other letters scratched on other three sides. Removable wooden lid, 1.85" x 1.6", with brass knob.
- Material:
- Stone
Soapstone
Brass
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-1.6 W-2.8 L-3 inches
- Provenance:
- Probably owned by John Kelly of Exeter, NH, a founder of NHHS. Found in collections.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Kelly, John (1786-1860)
- Subjects:
- Ink stands, Writing materials
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