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The Silver Inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

Subject
Patriotic
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of The Silver Inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Pennsylvania, PA, USA, c. 1907 printed photo postcard
Front
Back of The Silver Inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Pennsylvania, PA, USA, c. 1907 printed photo postcard
Back

About this subject

A silver inkstand with two inkwells and a central bell-shaped body on a tray, displayed in a case. Behind it is a handwritten label; printed text at right identifies it as the Silver Inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Postcard Details

Message

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Independence Series No. 9. The Silver Inkstan Used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Originally used by the State Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania. Made in 1753 and cost £25 16/. --- POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Place the Stamp Here One Cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico Two Cents for Foreign
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Postcard record

SeriesIndependence Series No. 9.
ConditionVery good
Place mentionedPennsylvania, PA
NotesWhite border at right with printed caption. Independence Series No. 9. No postmark. Divided-back card, undated; pencil dealer price notation ("1/2" and "2.00") at top right. Address and message areas blank. Front (context only) is a printed Independence Series No. 9 card of the Silver Inkstand.

Cite this card

The Silver Inkstand used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-silver-inkstand-used-at-the-signing-of-the-declaration-o. Accessed October 5, 2026.