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Mechanical Pencil

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103634

Description

Round brass mechanical pencil with gold end engraved with foliate scrolls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mechanical pencils
brass (alloy)
PENCIL, MECHANICAL

Additional Identification Number

3362

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

3 3/4 in x 1/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lydia G. Chace

Accession Number

1931.1534

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