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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1900-1940

GUSN

GUSN-17781

Description

Metal pencil w/ wave design engraved throughout. Ribbed cap at end removed to reveal white eraser. Clasp in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pencils (drawing and writing equipment)
aluminum (metal)
Aluminum
PENCIL

Inscription

Engraved around clasp: ""Made in Japan""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 0.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1923

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