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Creator:
Samson, N
Title(s):
Alpha pen.
Additional Title(s):
N.S.A. 245 Alpha pen
Published/Created:
Alphen a/d Rijn : N. Samsom, early 20th century.
Physical Description:
1 box of pen nibs ; 52 x 73 x 27 mm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
TS1263 .S2 Flat
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman
[Request]
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
To the box top is clipped a specimen of the nibs enclosed therein.
"Made in England."
BAC: British Art Center copy has 9 (of 144) nibs remaining in the box.
Box of "Alpha" pen nibs, from N. Samsom, Alphen aan den Rijn (Netherlands). On the box-side is printed: "N.S.A., 144 pennen, bestelno. 245."
Subject Terms:
Pens -- Netherlands -- Specimens.
Writing materials and instruments -- Specimens.
Form/Genre:
Drafting, drawing and writing equipment.
Nibs (pen points)
Dip pens.
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