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Gift of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, 2023.51.3a-c, Connecticut Museum of Culture and Histo…
Pen
Gift of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, 2023.51.3a-c, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

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
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.
Object number2023.51.3a-c
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