Inkpot

PART OF:
Representative contents of Manchester Cotton Merchant's Office
Made:
1900-1930 in unknown
maker:
Unknown
Inkpot Inkpot
Inkpot Inkpot

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Inkpot.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
Y1995.1.273
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm,
type:
ink well
credit:
Purchased from Adrian Wilson

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