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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Pencil
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Pencil

CultureUnknown | English
Date19th century
MediumMineral | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrsyler, Jr.
Object number71.3558A
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a pencil from a set of two writing implements, one pen and one pencil. They have handles of orange agate. The pencil has a gilt metal lead holder, and it has been repaired with a band of silver. The pen(?) has a green point.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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