Object Number 1998.0014.001

Object Name

Blotter

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Dr. Gustavo Acosta in memory of Josefina A. Acosta

Creator (Role)

George W. Shiebler & Company (Maker)
1891-1910

Galt & Brother (Retailer)
c.1814

Place of Origin

Washington, District of Columbia, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1893

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark ; Side, metal edge; "GALT & BRO." stamped incuse in capitals.
2. Mark ; Side, metal edge; "S" flanked by wings stamped incuse.
3. Mark ; Side, metal edge; "STERLING" stamped incuse in capitals.
4. Mark ; Side, metal edge; "2647" stamped incuse.
5. Inscription; Upper surface; "E.M.F." and "1893" engraved in script.
6. Inscription; Inside of metal block; "3" is scratched.

Materials

Silver; Wood; Cloth

Dimensions (inches)

2.087 (H) , 4.764 (L) , 2.362 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.3 (H) , 12.1 (L) , 6 (W)

Measurement Notes

The object is marked sterling to match the British standard of 92.5 percent purity.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Article] 01//1986 "George W. Shiebler Co.". Silver Magazine. 19 (1): 29.
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