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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Inkstand

ca. 1880 (made)
Place of origin

A covered inkstand formed as a smartly dressed lady with a crinoline dress being attended by her lady's maid, the lid revealing inkwells inside, porcelain.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Inkstand
  • Inkstand
  • Inkwell
  • Inkwell
  • Pounce Pot
Materials and techniques
Porcelain with enamel decoration.
Brief description
A covered inkstand, with inkwells inside, formed as a lady with her lady's maid. Porcelain with enamel decoration, Germany, ca. 1880.
Physical description
A covered inkstand formed as a smartly dressed lady with a crinoline dress being attended by her lady's maid, the lid revealing inkwells inside, porcelain.
Credit line
Given by Julie and Robert Breckman.
Collection
Accession number
C.94:1-2001

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Record createdMay 17, 2002
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