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1964.3230.19
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Inkwell used by Arthur A. Denny, ca. 1860
Order an ImageIn 1851, Arthur Denny (1822-1899) led a contingent of his family west from Illinois to the Pacific Northwest, where he helped found the city of Seattle. He served as Seattle's first postmaster, was a delegate to the Washington Territorial Legislature, was one of King County's first commissioners, and he was instrumental in founding the University of Washington.
ID Number: 1964.3230.19
Date: Circa 1860
Physical Description: 1 Inkwell; wood, metal; 3.25 in.H x 5.25 in.Diam
Credit: MOHAI, 1964.3230.19
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