Conklin Fountain Pen with Cap
Manufacturer / Maker
Conklin
Dateca. 1940
Mediumplastic
Dimensions4 5/8 × 5/8 × 1/2 in. (11.7 × 1.6 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dominic De Palma
Object numberPC2001.42.10.1-2
DescriptionThis pen was produced by the Conklin Pen Company, which was established in 1898 by Roy Conklin. Conklin was recognized as creating one of the world’s first practical self-filling fountain pens. This pen is mostly blue with metallic gold detailing throughout. There are rivets beneath the pen tip which allow the cap to be screwed on. There is text on the pocket clip which reads "Conklin PAT.5-28-18." There is another line of text on the nib of the pen which reads "Conklin/TOLEDO."On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1960
