Retractable nickel plated lead pencil, early 1900s

Name/Title

Retractable nickel plated lead pencil, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.198

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.198 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C - Early 1900's Object: Pencil. Description: Retractable nickel plated metal lead pencil. End of pencil has a circular loop which can be used for hanging from a watch chain or ribbon. Size: L - 2 1/4 inches. History of Object: Folding pencil that belonged to the Toye-Cox family, early residents of the East end. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993