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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
1922.001
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Pen nib of gold. Marked on top is "MABIE / TODD & CO / NEW YORK / 4". This company had roots in the 1840s, but established as Mabie, Todd & Co. in New York around 1907. They were known for their gold nibs, pencils and pens.
Taped to card with "See Minutes" in pencil. Accompanying cut envelope is addressed to LCHS with postmark from Seattle, Washington 26 Sep 1976. In pen is written "Gold Pen Point Box 23." Crossed-out name below is "Ann Hoeck(?)".
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1920
Made By
Mabie, Todd & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Nib, Pen
Material
Gold
Length (in)
1.25
Width (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-09-24
Condition Notes
Nib has a slight bend upward toward the tip, with one of the split points slightly overlapping the other. Ink residue underneath.
Object ID
1922.001
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Accession Number
1922.001
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