Pen

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Pen

Entry/Object ID

2022.21.10

Description

Fountain pen consisting of a long wooden handle and an attached metal nib. The nib is stained black, as is the edge of the handle. Printed in black letters over the orange paint are the words, "Burlington Business College / LARGEST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND IN NOTHERN NEW ENGLAND". The edge farthest from the nib is thinner and progressively gets larger as it gets closer to the nib.

Context

Burlington Business College, now widely known and regarded as Champlain College changed its name sever times. From 1884-1956, Champlain College was known as Burlington Business College.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.21

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1884 - 1956

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pen, Fountain

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pen, Dip

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/2 in

Circumference

1-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Paint, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Burlington Business College

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America