Holder, Pen
Object number72.61
Date1861-1865
OriginRichmond, Virginia
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of Baut R. Boggs
DescriptionWooden pen holder. Long, narrow piece of wood, that narrows to a point where a metal nub would be attached.Dimensions9.25 x 0.25 in. (23.5 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsTag attached: "Pen holder, made / of wood from / Libby Prison. / Richmond. by / Bettell of Willmington Del. / Prisoner"
Historical NotesAttached tag indicates that this pen holder was made by "Bettell", a prisoner in Libby Prison originally from Wilmington, Delaware.
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American Safety Table Company
1966-1970
James G. Biddle Company
1938-1940
1967
