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inkwell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34865
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.1
Description
The inkwell is made of brass sheet in a pyramid form with the hinged lid forming a flat top. The inside of the lid is stained with old ink. There is a removable, white glass liner for holding the ink. The liner is slightly chipped at the edge. This is one of a pair used to hold red and blue ink.
Object History
Owned by the Sample family and used at their boarding house in South Burnaby. The boarding house was used as the first meeting place for Burnaby Municipal Council in 1892. The inkwells may have been used along with the candle holder and tray during meetings of the early council.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Names
Sample, Elizabeth “Minnie”
Sample, Roderick "Rodney"
Images
Less detail

inkwell

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34866
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.2
Description
The inkwell is made of brass sheet in a pyramid form with the hinged lid forming a flat top. The inside of the lid is stained with old ink. There is a removable, white glass liner for holding the ink. This is one of a pair used to hold red and blue ink
Object History
Owned by the Sample family and used at their boarding house in South Burnaby. The boarding house was used as the first meeting place for Burnaby Municipal Council in 1892. The inkwells may have been used along with the candle holder and tray during meetings of the early council.
Subjects
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Names
Sample, Elizabeth “Minnie”
Sample, Roderick "Rodney"
Images
Less detail