Pen
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ink pen with tortoise shell handle and gold-plated nib holder (without nib).
Object Number:
INV.7785b
Marks:
stamped: on base of nib holder: "A. W. FABER No 4"
Gallery Label:
A handwritten note found with this pen indicates that it was once the property of Mr. Joseph Keppler, Sr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1/4 in. ( 15.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Ink pen with mother of pearl handle and gold-plated nib holder with removable nib.
Object Number:
INV.7785a
Gallery Label:
A handwritten note found with this pen indicates that it was once the property of Mrs. Joseph Keppler, Sr.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Tortoise shell, mother of pearl, metal
Description:
Two ink pens, one with tortoise shell handle and one with mother of pearl handle, both with gold-plated nib holder.
Object Number:
INV.7785a-b
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found with objects: "Pens of Mr. & / Mrs. Jos. Keppler / Sr / (Pearl one is / his wife's)"
Gallery Label:
A handwritten note found with these pens indicates that they were once the property of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Keppler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
30698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Gold, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Ink pen with wooden handle and gold nib.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louis C. Wills
Object Number:
INV.7786
Marks:
stamped: on nib: "LEROY / W. / FAIRCHIL[D] / NEW YOR[K] / No 8"
Gallery Label:
In a letter dated November 9, 1961, the donor writes, "I remember [this pen] was being used by my mentor when I first entered a law office in June, 1900. I do not know how long before that year Judge Fisher used it. He was a graduate of Harvard, Class of 1854. . . ."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Writing case with accessories
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Leather, wood, paper, ivory, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 26 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown leather writing case with handle on top and engraved gold-plated clasp plate and escutcheon (a); case opens to reveal interior lined in green leather, with various pockets and compartments, ivory letter (k) opener in holder at center, and two lead pencils and one ink pen (h-j) in holders below flap; compartment with sliding lid is subdivided, with five metal pen nibs and a small gold key (aaaa) on one side, and green leather-covered rectangular dispenser containing a small glass inkwell ( l,m) on the other side; loose inside case are envelopes (y-mmm) , sheets of writing and blotting paper (o-x, nnn-uuu), a green leather folder (zzz) with folded sheets of white paper inside, and four book plates (vvv-yyy) in a modern envelope.
Object Number:
INV.8517a-aaaa
Marks:
stamped in gold: on inside of flap: ". . . BARTON STATIONER MANCHESTER"
printed: on inside of flap: ". . . BARTON STATIONER MANCHESTER"
printed monogram: on several sheets of stationery: "H S S" (?)
stamped: on one pencil: "A. W. FABER No 2"
stamped:
Gallery Label:
This writing case probably belonged to William Hoyt Scott (d. 1903, New York City).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
30632
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1896
Medium:
Wood, metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pen with removable steel nib, black enameled metal nib holder, and wooden handle with chewed end.
Credit Line:
Gift of the California Historical Society
Object Number:
1970.53
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper found with object: "Susan B. Anthony / pen. Presented to E. / L. Watson at her / home in Rochester / N. Y. in 1896"
stamped: on nib: "048 / R. ESTERBROOK & CO. / FALCON PEN"
stamped: on nib holder: "AMERICAN / PENC
Gallery Label:
A note received with this pen indicates that it was presented by Susan B. Anthony to E. L. Watson in 1896, at Anthony's home in Rochester, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
30620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Inkwells with stoppers in tubular container (9 pieces)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Cardboard, textile, glass, cork, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 31.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Two cylindrical glass inkwells with brass caps and cork stoppers, housed in five-piece tubular container made of cardboard and textile, with black imitation leather exterior.
Object Number:
INV.7773a-i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
30617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Container for pen nibs
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical brass container with image of a hand holding a pen in repoussé on top of lid.
Object Number:
INV.7781ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
30533
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rubber stamp
Classification:
Date:
1930-1948
Medium:
Metal, rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1 x 6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Rubber stamp of Charlotte P. Rowell, Notary Public, New York County; in oblong metal container with rounded ends.
Object Number:
INV.4655d-e
Marks:
in relief (inverted): on face of stamp: "CHARLOTTE P. ROWELL / Notary Public, New York County / . . . / Commission Expires March 30, 1948"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1948
eMuseum Object ID:
30532
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Rubber stamp
Classification:
Date:
1930-1948
Medium:
Metal, rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Rubber stamp of Charlotte P. Rowell, Notary Public in the State of New York; in oblong metal container with rounded corners.
Object Number:
INV.4655b-c
Marks:
in relief (inverted): on face of stamp: "CHARLOTTE P. ROWELL / Notary Public in the State of New York / Residing in New York County / . . . / Commission Expires March 30, 1948"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1948
eMuseum Object ID:
30531
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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