Artist/Maker
W. A. Schaeffer Pen Co.
Title
Pencil leads
DateCirca 1950
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.4201
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionFineline Thin Leads. Metal slipcase of 12, HB medium, No. F15.ProvenanceHigh quality professional drafting leads presumed to contain sperm-whale oil derivatives and byproducts, mint condition in manufacturer's original packaging. [More recent versions of these and analogous products no longer contain whale products.] This gift is made in memory of Robert M. Frank.Robert M. Frank, P. E. (Hewitt Robbins, Inc., New York City and Totowa, N. J., circa 1950s; National Electronic Interference Control Co., Larchmont, NY, circa 1950s-60s)
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