Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Ink bottle
Object Number:
1948.477
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
Molded: in low relief on facets (one letter on each): "J & I E M"
Description:
Aquamarine glass ink bottle blown in two part mold; dome shaped, with straight sides and short cylindrical neck at one side; six facets around half of base with molded initials.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
