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1997.10.5.2

Pencil, part of a set of measuring tools. For the canvas case that houses this object see 1997.10.5 .1 [BS [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]


1997.10.5.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pencil, part of a set of measuring tools. For the canvas case that houses this object see 1997.10.5 .1 [BS [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Lead pencil, part of a set of measuring tools. Octagonally sectioned, the outer painted black with words printed in silver. One end has been sharpened, exposing a lead point. For the canvas case that houses this object see 1997.10.5 .1 [BS [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1997
Date collected
By 1997
Acquisition information
Donated: Unknown date Found unentered: 1997
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Lead Metal, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Printed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 8 mm, Length: max 120 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1997.10.5.2

Search terms: Physical Anthropology, Measurement, Writing, Measuring Device, Writing Accessory