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Inkstand (Inkwell)
Carl Hinrich Cordes
November 28 1794 (1794-1794)
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Carl Hinrich Cordes (Potter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.0026
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0026
Object Name
Inkstand (Inkwell)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Carl Hinrich Cordes (Potter)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
November 28 1794 (1794-1794)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Incised in wet clay "Carl Hinrich Cordes/ ye 28\th day Novembr/ Philadelphia/ 1794"
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of well
Inscription: Incised in wet clay under glaze "Broukman" or "Brinkman" (possibly original owner)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Slab-constructed
Dimensions (inches)
3.1 (H) x 5.2 (W) x 7.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.874 (H) x 13.208 (W) x 18.542 (L)