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Blotter
George W. Shiebler & Company, Galt & Brother
1893
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George W. Shiebler & Company (Maker)
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
- Cloth
Museum Object Number
1998.0014.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Dr. Gustavo Acosta in memory of Josefina A. Acosta
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Object Number
1998.0014.001
Object Name
Blotter
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
George W. Shiebler & Company (Maker); Galt & Brother (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1893
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side, metal edge
Inscription: "GALT & BRO." stamped incuse in capitals.
Type: Mark
Location: Side, metal edge
Inscription: "S" flanked by wings stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Side, metal edge
Inscription: "STERLING" stamped incuse in capitals.
Type: Mark
Location: Side, metal edge
Inscription: "2647" stamped incuse.
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper surface
Inscription: "E.M.F." and "1893" engraved in script.
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside of metal block
Inscription: "3" is scratched.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
- Cloth
Dimensions (inches)
2.087 (H) x 2.362 (W) x 4.764 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.3 (H) x 6 (W) x 12.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
The object is marked sterling to match the British standard of 92.5 percent purity.