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Thomas Inks – Mucilage Paste
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Glass, Tin |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” diameter; 3 ½” high |
The colorful lid for this flashlight-shaped bottle reads “Thomas Inks – “The Standard Inks of America – Mucilage Paste – Ask for Me” – all imposed around a striking black cat design on its tin top. The L.H. Thomas Co. of Chicago manufactured this product along with their line of inks.
Sold for $289 in October 2023
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