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Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.3  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wax Pencil
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.3 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wax Pencil

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox American, 1887 - 1968
Date1930-1968
Medium14 karat gold, pigmented wax
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 3 5/8in. (9.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionRetractable, refillable wax pencil cosmetic tool for applying pigment to eyebrows.
Object number1986.213.3
MarkingsMarked on tip: "14K"InscribedEngraved on side of pencil: "B. F.A."
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Pencil in Original Case
    Beatrice Fox
    1948-1967
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connect…
    Beatrice Fox
    1930-1960
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connect…
    Beatrice Fox
    1930-1960
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connect…
    Beatrice Fox
    1930-1960
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.8a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1940-1955
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.5a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    about 1920-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1903-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1900-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.8  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    7 July 1962
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.9  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1966
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connect…
    Beatrice Fox
    1930-1960