Saturday, May 17, 2008

WRITING UTENSILS

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Pencils:
The first mass-produced pencils were unpainted, to show off their high-quality wood casings.
n March 30, 1858, Hymen Lipman received the first patent for attaching an eraser to the end of a pencil
Early office museum
Its safe to go w neutral unpainted pencils w no logo. I have a couple at home. I'll bring them, or we can buy more at blick/ staples

Pens:
seems they had fountainpens..



19th century fountain pens
But they were probably expensive

Page that sells 19th century writing utencils (reproductions)
here
Some ink wells:



The Traditional 'Ink' Bottles Late 19th Century for writing with dip pens. 6 to 7.5cm approx height. Many varieties available.Prices From £1.00 plus P&Pwww.coventgardenbottles.com/Sales.htm



pens & ink I already have (or we can get at blick, etc)

stuff we have at 2nd ave:


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