Pencils

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847

MediumWood, lead, paint, rubber, paper 2007.24.24-25 - Wood, lead, paint, rubber, ink, metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length ): 7 1/2in. (19.1cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

Description2007.24.22-23 - Two yellow lead pencils with 'G. Fox' stamped in black ink the on side. The pencils have never been used (unsharpened). A band of black paper is attached to the top of the wooden portion. The eraser extends out of the top of the black paper.

2007.24.24-25 - Two blue lead pencils with 'G. Fox' stamped in silver ink on the side. Pencils are sharpened, but do not appear to have ever been used. A double banded metal ring sits on top of the wooden part of the pencil. The eraser extends out of the metal ring.

Object number2007.24.22-.25

Markings2007.24.22-23 - Stamped in black ink on the upper half of the pencil near the eraser reads, "G. Fox & Co. - 14 - No. 2 1/2."

2007.24.24-25 - Stamped on the side, near the top of the pencil into the blue paint reads, "Bonded." "G. Fox & Co. 2." is printed in silver next to the previous mark.

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