INK BOTTLE: ONE PENNY INK WELL

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Overview

Buff-coloured stoneware ink bottle with a squat, tubular body and straight sides. The shoulders are wide, approximately horizontal and are mottled russet brown from the firing process. Its small lip is rolled in the shape of a ring. Sticker on side says 'Id INK/ c1890/$2', which suggests it was bought by the donor at a shop before donating.

Historical information

These ink bottles came in different sizes, this being the smallest. The name was coined in the trade and referred to its price, one penny.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1994.101

Item type

Objects

Material

Stoneware

Keywords

Office Equipment

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