Fountain Pen

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Fountain Pen

Entry/Object ID

2011.600

Description

A black, textured fountain pen. The cap screws off, and the nib is retractable, which is operated by sliding down and up the end of the pen.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Fountain Pen Company

Date made

circa 1899 - circa 1920

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Notes

Despite the fact that the pen design was patented in 1896, the pens weren't produced until 1899, and remained in production for about 30 years.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Cap of pen

Transcription

PAT. DEC. 29, 1903

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Makers Mark, Inscription

Location

Side of pen

Transcription

MOORES NON-LEAKABLE / FOUNTAIN PEN / PAT. SEPT. 8, 1896

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On nib of pen

Transcription

AMERICAN

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pen, Fountain

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pen, Reservoir

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pen

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

571

Dimensions

Width

1/2 in

Length

6 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for when cap is attached to the pen.

Material

Plastic, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good