Inkwell

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Inkwell
Datec. 1800–1850
Made inUnited States
MediumGlass, unknown metal, and cork
Dimensions2 1/8 in. height (5.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.508
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1969.

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He had offered it, though without expectation
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1987
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scan from file photograph
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scan from file photograph
late 18th century
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