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1931

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Inkstand Inkstand

This is a Inkstand. It was made by Sormani. It is dated mid- 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

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  • Inkwell Box, 1900–10
  • patinated bronze, blown glass.
  • The Collection of Richard H. Driehaus, Chicago.
  • 72.2015.3

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6.5 x 15.1 x 14.2 cm (2 9/16 x 5 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On back exterior edge of inkwell: [1] “S” with a star above and below in a vertical diamond, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] “SORMANI”, impressed (maker’s mark)

Cite this object as

Inkstand Inkstand; Made by Sormani; silver; H x W x D: 6.5 x 15.1 x 14.2 cm (2 9/16 x 5 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-65-6-a,b

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