Thirty two white porcelain inkwells that sit in a rectangular wooden frame with metal handle in centre.
Used to hold ink for a dip pen or fountain pen. Inkwells often have lids to prevent wastage of ink. School inkwells such as these were placed in holes in the school desk.
date: Early 20th Century
maximum dimension: Wooden Frame 505cm, Inkwell 40mm.
subject area: Social Science
subject themes: Communication, Writing, School, Childhood
handling collection number: HC103
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