Created by
Frank A. Weeks Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1909
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
early-mid 20th century
Medium
plastic and glass
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 5 × 4 5/8 in. (7.9 × 12.7 × 11.7 cm)
Description
Inkstand owned by the Terrell family. The plastic inkstand has brown and tan marbling. The front is sloped with three (3) pen grooves. There are two (2) glass inkwells at the top. The left inkwell is missing its lid. The right plastic lid matches the inkstand. The manufacturer and material, paragon no. 40, are embossed on the bottom. The plastic has some ink stains.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
inkstands
Topic
Communication
Correspondence
Domestic life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.11a-d
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd563bcbcf1-3df0-45e8-a0c6-9319ae5077f3

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