Pen
- Object Name:
- Pen
- Object ID:
- 2001.012.01 a-c
- Creator:
- Esterbrook Co.; Gillott, Joseph
- Date:
- 1861-1865
- Description:
- Ink pen, used in Civil War. Consists of: (a) a brass tube which holds a nib; (b) a second brass tube which forms the handle of the pen when in use, and can otherwise be a a protective cover; and (c) an additional nib, which is stored inside the tube.
a Pen with Nib. Nib marked "ESTERBROOK Co / BANK PEN". 2.5" long tube, 3.6" long with nib, .0.25" diam. (nib appears used)
b Cover/Handle. Decorated with lines and circles. 4" long tube, 0.4 diam.
c Nib. Nib marked "303 / JOSEPH / GILLOTT'S / EXTRA FINE". 1.25" long. (nib appears unused) - Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- L-5.5 Dia-0.375 inches
- Provenance:
- Brass pen carried by Capt. David Steele, 2nd New Hampshire Regiment, Co. G, in the Civil War.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Oster Family
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Pens, Writing materials
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