Pen, Ballpoint
Object number2016.131.3 a,b
Date1980
MediumPlastic; Metal; Ink; Paper; Silk
Credit LineGift of Barbara Gruber
DescriptionBallpoint pen with certificate of use.DimensionsLength x Diameter (a): 6.188 × 0.375 in. (15.7 × 1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 8.5 × 11.125 × 0.5 in. (21.6 × 28.3 × 1.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Between nib and gold band is printed silver facsimile signature "Dick Thornburgh".
(b)
Front has blue and black printed, typed, and handwritten text "The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / DICK THORNBURGH Governor / This is to certify that the pen hereunto attached was used by me in signing / SB 226 / An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Athletic Code," further providing / for the age of participants in certain amateur athletics contests / 7/11/80 / Date / Dick Thornburgh [signed] / Governor".
Marks(b)
Front has text printed in blue in bottom right corner "51501 [labor union symbol] 6".
Related person
Richard Lewis Thornburgh
Previous owner
Jim G. Gruber Sr.
Related institution
United States Senate
Related institution
Steamfitters Local No. 449
Related institution
Carrick Community Boxing Academy
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