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.
Creative: Tronvig Group