Mechanical pencil
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Gold plate mechanical pencil with slide ring and perpetual calendar; two-thirds at lead end is cylindrical and decorated with rinceau design, opposite third is heptagonal and stamped with 5 bands of stamped numbers, 1-34, one band above with the letters "D L M N J V S" stamped; cabbage rose finial.
Object Number:
Z.1710b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
35559
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mechanical pencil
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gold plate mechanical pencil (broken) with sliding ring.
Object Number:
Z.1710a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pencil in box
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony, lead
Dimensions:
overall (in box): 1/2 x 4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 10.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Gold mechanical pencil in box; spiralling feather design along length of pencil, collar above center to extend lead from inside, flat square end with inscribed carnelian on the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.12678b-d
Marks:
carved: bottom: "M"
Gallery Label:
This mechanical pencil is from the McWhorter family. Beside the "M" monogram on the bottom is an image of a ship's anchor, which appears on other family objects in the collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34253
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1854
Medium:
Wax, paper, silk ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red wax wafer with octagonal seal impression, affixed over strip of pink silk ribbon attached to place card(?) for "Convention Dinner" held June 30, 1854, at the Metropolitan Hotel; handwritten inscriptions on obverse.
Object Number:
INV.4217
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse: "31" and "Chris. [M. Bell?]"
printed: on reverse: "Convention Dinner. / June 30th 1854. Metropolitan Hotel."
Gallery Label:
This card is related to a convention dinner held by Psi Upsilon, a college fraternity, at the Metropolitan Hotel in 1854.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
33730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pen nib
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 4.8 x 1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Steel pen nib with scallop shell impressed at center.
Object Number:
Z.1850
Marks:
stamped: near top: "M. L. LEMAN'S / Best / ALBATA PEN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular seal impression in black wax affixed to paper and mounted on cardboard with inscriptions handwritten in ink.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. S. Fairchild, 1929
Object Number:
1521[dup]
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper found with object: "Presented by / Mrs. C. S. Fairchild / 1929 / Mus. Accession 1521"
handwritten in ink: on reverse of cardboard mount: "Only known / impression of / the Lincklaen / arms as used / upon a family / le
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal stamp: w/Initial D (?)
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal stamp with Gothic initial "D" in intaglio; turned wooden handle with bulbous end with flat top.
Object Number:
INV.4856
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
32881
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1880-1907
Medium:
Wax, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval seal impression in red wax with initials "BD" affixed to thin, rectangular piece of white cardboard; inscriptions handwritten in ink on obverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1907
Object Number:
INV.4853b
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse: "April 3/07 / Capt Benj Davies / Letter Seal of / Capt Benj. Davies"
handwritten in pencil: on reverse of INV.4853c (card with similar seal impression): "S. V. HOFFMAN / APR. 3, 1907"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
32877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal impression
Classification:
Date:
1880-1907
Medium:
Wax, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval seal impression in red wax with initials "BD" affixed to thin, rectangular piece of white cardboard; inscription handwritten in pencil on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman, 1907
Object Number:
INV.4853c
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on reverse: "S. V. HOFFMAN / APR. 3, 1907"
handwritten in ink: on reverse of INV.4853b (card with similar seal impression): "April 3/07 / Capt Benj Davies / Letter Seal of / Capt Benj. Davies"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
32875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stamp
Classification:
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Bone, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Oval iron stamp with carved bone handle; intertwined initials "BD" in intaglio; handle with spherical knob with flat top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffmann, 1907
Object Number:
INV.4853a
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "BD"
handwritten in ink: on obverse of INV.4853b (card with related seal impression): "April 3/07 / Capt Benj Davies / Letter Seal of / Capt Benj. Davies"
handwritten in pencil: on reverse of INV.4853c (card with rela
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
32874
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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