Pencil Box

Name/Title

Pencil Box

Entry/Object ID

2004.72.22a-e

Description

This is a wooden pencil box. The words on top of the box are "Pencil Box". In the center of the side of the box, there is a thin metal sheet, with a keyhole. In the interior of the pencil box, there is a slate crayon (pencil), a small metal key, a clip, and a compass. The slate crayon has "956 EAGLE SLATE CRAYON - PA" carved into its exterior. There is also a small carving of an eagle between the numbers "956" and the word "EAGLE". The key is a small, faded black, metal key that is roughly 1-1/8 in. The compass is a silver-colored, metal compass with two long legs. The steady leg is approximately 1/16 in longer than the adjustable leg.

Context

This pencil box was given to Fern Souther by her Grandfather Wilbur Suther. Fern Souther was born on June 1st, 1913. Fern attended primary school in Lowell, Vermont, and then graduated from UVM in 1931.

Acquisition

Accession

2004.72

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Credit Line

Fern Souther Collection

Source (if not Accessioned)

Souther, A. Fern (1907-2004)

Made/Created

Date made

1916 - 1916

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pencil, Slate

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pencil

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Length

8-1/4 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Souther, Wilbur

Person or Organization

Souther, A. Fern (1907-2004)

Related Places

Place

Town

Lowell

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America