Pen
- Object Name:
- Pen
- Object ID:
- 1950.011.05
- Creator:
- Mabie, Todd & Company; Nelson, Nathaniel C. & Company
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1909
- Description:
- Pen Nib. Presented to Senator Jacob H. Gallinger. Used by N.H. Governor Henry Quinby to sign commission of Senator Gallinger, 1909. Gold; Stamped "MABIE / TODD / & CO / NEW YORK /...5..." In square cardboard box with bluish black faux leather covering and hinged lid. Silver plate on lid, engraved in script: "With this Pen / Gov Henry B. Quinby / Signed Commission / of / Hon Jacob H. Gallinger / United States Senator / January 20 1909". Lid has white silk lining imprinted, "N. C. Nelson & Co. / Concord, N. H."
- Material:
- Metal
Silver
Gold
Cardboard - Dimensions:
- W-0.25 L-1.5 D-0.1 inches
- Provenance:
- This pen tip is part of a collection of objects owned by Jacob H. Gallinger (1837-1918), who served in United States Senate from New Hampshire, 1891-1918. The collection was given to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Senator Gallinger's daughter, Katherine C. (Mrs. Harry A.) Norton (1866-1957).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Katherine C. Norton
- People:
- Quinby, Henry B. (1846-1924), Gallinger, Jacob H. (1837-1918), Norton, Katherine C. (1866-1957)
- Subjects:
- Writing materials, Pens, Senators (U.S.)
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