Pencil Case

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Pencil Case

Entry/Object ID

1959.58.4

Description

Wooden pencil case in the shape of a baseball bat. The case is made in three parts, each a different color: red, blue, and unstained. The blue section screws off to reveal a hollow compartment inside the bat.

Context

Likely used in East Calais, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1959.58

Source or Donor

Wilkinson, Madeleine (1910-1990)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Holder, Pen

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Case, Pencil

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Writing Equipment

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Case, Writing Equipment

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Writing Equipment

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

13 in

Material

Wood

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Village

East Calais

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America