Pencil

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Donald J. Malia Sr. (American, died 2000)

DistributorDistributed by New York and New Haven Railroad Company (American)

MakerMade by Unknown

MediumGraphite, wood with red and silver paint

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter): 6 7/8 x 5/16in. (17.5 x 0.8cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Peter J. Malia

Object number2000.12.68

DescriptionPencil with one sharpened end and one plain end (no eraser). The wood of the pencil is six-sided and painted red. One side on the unsharpened end has the words "THE FRIENDLY NEW HAVEN RAILROAD" printed in silver lettering.

NotesOwner Note: Donald J. Malia, Sr. worked for three different railroads from 1941 until 1985, including the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, the Penn Central railroad, and Amtrak.

Status

Not on view