h. 11.5 x
w. 8.25 x
d. 2 in. (
h. 29.2 x
w. 21 x
d. 5.1 cm)
Credit Line
U.S. Senate Collection
Accession Number
57.00007.001
Object Description
This inkstand was purchased in 1901 for use by the presiding officer of the Senate. Photographs of the Senate Chamber show the inkstand in use as late as 1954.
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
Stamp
(centered on bottom of inkstand): SHAW & BERRY CO. / STERLING / [makers mark] / S4954; and (engraved between wells for inkwell and sander) United States / Senate Chamber / 1901
