Pen

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Pen

Entry/Object ID

2016.3.1

Tags

Writing Accessories

Description

Fountain pen with tapered wooden end, stained black, and gold-coloured collar and nib. The collar is decorated with lined patterns and at the base reads 'W.S. HICKS NEW YORK'. Gold sliding mechanism slides up and down the shaft of the collar, moving the nib in and out. The letter 'J' is visible at the base of the nib.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Width

1 cm

Length

16 cm

Update Date

September 1, 2020