lead in wooden tubes
Date: 1900-1950
Inventory Number: 2003-1-0257
Classification: Pencil
Subject:
Maker: American ?
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
1 x 5.5 x 6.5 cm (3/8 x 2 3/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Description:
Six cylindrical wooden tubes with removable lids. Two of the tubes are shorter than the other four. Each tube contains lead of various thicknesses and hues.
Signedunsigned
FunctionThe lead pieces can be attached to compasses and other drafting tools to serve as the drawing implement.