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Mother of Pearl Pen Holder
Mother of Pearl Pen Holder
Mother of Pearl Pen Holder

Mother of Pearl Pen Holder

Manufacturer / Maker
Dateca. 1900
Mediumgold, mother of pearl
Dimensions5 × 1/4 × 3/16 in. (12.7 × 0.6 × 0.5 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Louise Cook via the Albuquerque Historical Society
Object numberPC1969.5.34
DescriptionThis tool has a mother-of-pearl letter opener on one end of it and a pen nib on the other end. The white letter opener end is inscribed with the words "Graham for...". There are small engraved details along the letter opener blade. The pen part of the tool is gold with little bits of dotted texture throughout. The tip of the gold pen is stained with black ink.
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Not on view
Terms
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