Writing Devices, 1904

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Writing Devices, 1904

Entry/Object ID

2008-12

Description

Sterling Silver fountain pen and mechanical pencil set. Wahl-Eversharp brand. Has etched leaf pattern on length of each piece. The pen still has a bit of gold accent on the cover, Both pieces are tarnished. Each piece has a hoop ring attached to the very top. Pen has Sterling and Pat. July 5, 1904 etched on the top body. The pencil has sterling, pat and made in u.s.a. etched on the neck area.

Use

Used by Father Bandini for correspondence, note taking, etc.

Context

Josephine Maestri gave these to Father Bandini for his 25th anniversary of his ordination.

Collection

Gloria Maestri Sallis Collection

Category

pen, pencil
Writing Devices, Written Communication T&E, 06: Tools and Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pen

Length

3-3/4 in

Dimension Description

Pencil

Length

4 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Josephine Pantaleoni Maestri (1882 - 1971), Gloria Maestri Sallis (1924 - 2011), Pietro Bandini (1852 - 1917)

Update Date

April 9, 2026