Inkstand, 1815-1825

Item

Creator

Lewis, Harvey

Title

Inkstand, 1815-1825

Description

This inkstand, gifted to Sophia Otis (1798-1874) by Elizabeth Powel, and made by Harvey Lewis, Philadelphia silversmith, is identical to an inkstand given to Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, George Washington's step granddaughter. The inkstand given to Eleanor is currently located at Woodlawn Plantation, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Date

1815-1825

Source

https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5552

Contributor

Snyder, Samantha

Bibliographic Citation

"Inkstand." Yale University Art Gallery. Accessed July 11, 2020. https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5552

Spatial Coverage

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, 25 October 1823

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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, 25 October 1823 Manuscript