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Fountain pen

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1881-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18388

Description

Fountain pen, black wooden base, aluminum top, steel tip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fountain pens
aluminum (metal)
steel (alloy)
wood (plant material)
Steel
Aluminum
PEN, FOUNTAIN

Inscription

Stamped on stem: ""E. FABER/ PAT, March 15, 1881""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Faber, E. (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

7.75 (H), 0.375 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.424

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