Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Inkwell |
Object Number |
1934.5.1A-B |
Collection |
Webb Cook Hayes/McKinley |
Description |
square glass inkwell with beveled edgesgiving it a square pattern; raised area in the center with approximately 2 1/4" (5.7cm) deep round ink pot; residue from black ink inside bottom and around walls; square glass top lifts off; small square pattern on top |
Dimensions |
H-2.362 W-3.031 L-3.031 inches |
Dimension Details |
lid measurements: 1.65 cm high x 5.6 cm square |
Material |
glass |
Event |
Signing of Joint Resolution of Congress, 1898 |
Provenance |
inkwell and fountain pen used by President William McKinley to sign the Joint Resolution of Congress declaring war with Spain on April 25, 1898. |
People |
McKinley, William |
Search Terms |
Joint Resolution of Congress 1898 Presidential President William McKinley |
Manuscript Information |
William McKinley Papers |