Pipestone inkwell

1796.A,B

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Titles: Pipestone inkwell (Supplied title)

Description: A pipestone inkwell with cover, decorated with incised designs and scenes, possibly Dakota, circa the mid- to late 19th century.

Dates

  • Approximately 1860 - Approximately 1901 (Date range based on time Bishop Whipple spent in Minnesota working for various government commissions for Indian Affairs) (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 1796.A,B

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of the Sibley House Association of the Minnesota Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 1 5/8 inches height (1796.A,B, overall, assembled)
  • 3 inches length (1796.A. base)
  • 1 1/4 inches width (1796.A. base)
  • 3/16 inches height (1796.B, cover)
  • 1 7/16 inches length (1796.B, cover)
  • 1 1/4 inches width (1796.B, cover)

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1796.A,B

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