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INKPOT, STONEWARE
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Overview
Stoneware inkpot.
2 chips on top edge - 2cm wide hole in the bottom
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Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.196
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Contextual Information
Typically from the late 19th/early 20th century and commonly known as a penny inkwell.
When new, these small bottles contained writing ink.
They were corked, sealed with sealing wax, and cost a penny each.
They were crudely made and one of the first disposables- they were simply thrown out when empty.
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