Electric Writing Pad and Original Box
ManufacturerManufactured by
Petrie-Lewis Mfg. Co.
American, 1923 - after 1960
Date1920-1930s
MediumWriting Pad (.a): Nickle-plated brass, plastic.
Box (.b-.c): Cardboard and printed paper.
DimensionsComponent (height x width x depth of writing pad): 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/16in. (1.7 x 12.1 x 8.1cm)
Component (height x width x depth of box): 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (2.2 x 13.7 x 8.6cm)
Component (height x width x depth of box): 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (2.2 x 13.7 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.83.0a-c
MarkingsA white paper label printed in black ink and affixed to the box top reads, "Electric Writing/ PAD/ MANUFACTURED BY/ PETRIE-LEWIS MFG. CO./ NEW HAVEN, CONN."A white paper label affixed to the interior of the box top provides directions for use.Inscribed"PAT.PEND" is stamped on the exterior side of the writing pad, opposite the light bulb.
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