Pen
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Ella Grasso
(American, 1919 - 1981)
MakerMade by
Parker Pen Company
(American, founded 1888)
Datec. 1977-1981
Mediumcardboard, felt, metal
Dimensions(a) Primary Dimensions (length of pen): 5 1/8in. (13cm)
(b-c) Primary Dimensions (overall length x height x width of box): 6 3/16 × 3/4 × 2in. (15.7 × 1.9 × 5.1cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineGift of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame
Object number2023.51.3a-c
DescriptionA pen (a) in its original box (b-c) given to Ella Grasso by President Jimmy Carter.
(a) The pen cap is silver and the barrel is green. The barrel features the signature of President Jimmy Carter. The cap has an arrow clip.
(b-c) The box is green with a gold edge. The box top (b) features the seal of the President of the United States and the signature of President Jimmy Carter.
(a) The pen cap is silver and the barrel is green. The barrel features the signature of President Jimmy Carter. The cap has an arrow clip.
(b-c) The box is green with a gold edge. The box top (b) features the seal of the President of the United States and the signature of President Jimmy Carter.
Status
Not on view1976
1960-1970