E0709: Ink Dropper

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0709

Classification Category:

6:Tools & Equipment for Communication ➞ Written Communication T&E

Materials:

binding agents ➔ adhesive

Dimensions:

7 cm L
1 cm W

Provenance of Object:

This object was held in the museum that Luther College started in 1877. This museum eventually grew into the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and following this, non-Norwegian American ethnographic objects were returned to Luther and accessioned into the college’s Anthropology Collection. Without additional documentation, was likely obtained by the Luther College Museum (later the Norwegian-American Museum) between the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Source Locality:

China, Japan

Description:

Small object with brown top and black bottom.

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