Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Inkstand
Object name
Inkstand
Date
1840-1860
Medium
Pewter, ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 6 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 17.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Rectangular pewter inkstand on four ball feet with two hinged lids covering two ceramic inkwells and a long drawer for receiving pens.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1926.18a-c
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.