Silver pencil, from the Blake family of 2008 Clinton Street, c. early 1900s

Name/Title

Silver pencil, from the Blake family of 2008 Clinton Street, c. early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2006.112.1

Description

Acc. No. 06.112.1 Subject Category: Fashion accessory Date or Period: ca. Early 1900's Object: Pencil, portable Description: Flat sided pencil contained in a sterling silver case. The case has a movable loop for attachment to a chain or ribbon. The case also has an engine-turned pattern. Size: L-3 inches. History of Object: Sterling silver pencil from the Robert H. Blake home at 2008 Clinton Street (erected in 1904). The pencil belonged either to Mr or Mrs Blake, or to their daughter, the late Dorothy Blake Dyer. Acquired from: Estate of Dorothy Dyer Date: 12/16/06