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On Display: House - Winterthur Bedroom
Quill case
1838
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1958.2957 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2957 A, B
Object Name
Quill case
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin possibly United States.
Date
1838
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, center
Inscription: "F. P. Williams to L. P. Thompson. 1838" engraved
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Rolled
- Die-stamped
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
9.606 (L) x 0.236 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
24.4 (L) x 0.6 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
1.5521
Measurement Notes
The diameter is of the end. The length is with the cap.