Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Luce Center
Inkstand
Object name
Inkstand
Date
20th century
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. ( 6 x 13.3 x 16.8 cm )
Description
Trefoil shaped pewter inkstand on three paw feet attached handle and three circular holes with separated cylinder shaped containers; one cylinder with perforated sunburst design on top, one with three circular holes and one with sliding top.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1925.32a-d