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The Intelligence Office
1849
1959.46
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: William Henry Burr

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Inkstand

Inkstand
Object name 
Inkstand
Date 
1870-1910
Medium 
Metal, brass, pine, lacquer
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 29.2 x 21.6 cm )
Description 
Red and black lacquered inkwell stand with elaborate engraved brass inlay on exterior surfaces; two ceramic inkwells with elaborate gilt brass lids; supprted by four gilt brass feet molded with male head and paw feet.
Object Number 
INV.758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.