Inkwell, 6.886


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Description

Top and base of a bronze inkwell that belonged to Thomas Cooper. Base is octagonal with flower and leaves on each of the eight sides. Under side of the inkwell is made of wood that is stained with ink. The base is held on to the inkwell with two bolts. The top of the inkwell (the lid) depicts the top of a globe with the continents, with a winged cherub holding a wreath standing on one foot. The lower base of the lid contains a border with eight flowers.


Subject

  • Container
  • Writing accessory


Details

Date
1820
Contributor
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839
Publisher
University of South Carolina. McKissick Museum.
Relations
Historic Southern Naturalists