Inkwell, 1890-1920

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Artifact Overview

Art Glass is ornamental and decorative glass dating from the mid-to-late 19th century through the early 20th century. Makers of Art Glass employed newly developed technologies for producing vibrant colors and surface textures. This is most famously seen in the iridescent surfaces of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, although Art Glass took many shapes and forms.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Inkwell

Date Made

1890-1920

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

71.142.55

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. McGregory C. Wells.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass

Color

Colorless
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Diameter: 3.313 in
Weight: 3.2 lb

Inkwell, 1890-1920