Crayon, Marking
Object number2018.152.7 a-c
Manufacturer
Binney & Smith, Inc.
OriginEaston, PA
MediumCrayon; Paperboard; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jeff Kumer
DescriptionSet of twenty-four (24) wet leather and stone cutters' crayons. Rectangular red crayon sticks.
Original product box is rectangular brown paperboard box covered on the exterior with white paper. Full-telescoping lid has maker label on side.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a - each stick): 3.188 x 0.375 x 0.375 in. (8.1 x 1 x 1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b-c together): 3.5 x 2.125 x 2.938 in. (8.9 x 5.4 x 7.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 3.438 x 1.938 x 2.75 in. (8.7 x 4.9 x 7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 3.375 x 2.125 x 2.938 in. (8.6 x 5.4 x 7.5 cm)
Marks(c)
One side has printed blue text "WET / LEATHER / AND STONE CUTTERS' / CRAYON / 24 STICKS / RED / BINNEY & SMITH INC. / EASTON, PA. 18042 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesThe wet leather crayon was used to mark piles of leather after it was bundled. Part of a collection from the Pittsburgh Wool Company.
Previous owner
Pittsburgh Wool Company
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The American Crayon Company
