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Pencil Holder

This is a Pencil holder. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William P. Treadwell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14.6 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm (5 3/4 x 7/16 x 1/4 in.)

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Pencil Holder; steel; H x W x D: 14.6 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm (5 3/4 x 7/16 x 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell; 1916-33-176

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