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inkwell, travelling

human history
  • Other Name

    travelling inkwell in red morocco leather covered case "Lucknow 1857" (descriptive name)

    [Capt. RB Morrow] (associated name)

  • Description

    inkwell

    travelling inkwell in case; red morocco leather covers metal case, leather peeling and deteriorating; small brass handle; push-button opening, hinge lid; embossed lettering "INK" on lid; gilt crown and "BERRY'S / PATENT" on front of lid; "LUCKNOW / 1857" embossed in gilt on front of case; interior compartment holds glass inkwell, remnants of dried dark ink; metal structure of case rusted.

  • Place
    [Lucknow]/India
  • Associated Place

    Lucknow/India

  • Accession Number
    1969.173
  • Other Id

    42256 (ethnology)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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