Artist/Maker
Wallace Pencil Company
Title
Pencils
Dimensions7 in. (17.8 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.4207
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionWallace Pencils. Cellophane wrapped packet of 12, white, No. 4037, crown tipped.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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