Lineco pH Testing Pen

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Lineco pH Testing Pen

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.195

Description

A thin, rectangular cardboard box for pH testing pens, with one pen inside. The box is yellow, blue, and white, with a photo of the pen in use on the front, and instructions for use on the back. The pen inside is white, with a black cap and a purple butt.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lineco, Inc.

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

It is difficult to date this exact pen - the box design appears to be an old style, but one that is still being sold today. However, the company was founded in the late 1970's.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark, Label

Location

On the pen

Transcription

Lineco INC. / pH Testing Pen

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pen

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Length

7-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for the box.

Material

Paper, Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good