McCanna Pencil

Dateca. 1960

Mediummetal, rubber

Dimensions5 1/4 × 1/2 × 1/4 in. (13.3 × 1.3 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Betty Mae Hartman

Object numberPC1984.31.93

DescriptionThis metal pencil was produced by the McCanna Company, founded in 1870. The McCanna Company has produced floating trunnion mounted ball valves for more than a century and has long been a leader in the development of cutting-edge materials, manufacturing processes, and valve technology. The pencil is mostly made out of a sliver metal, with the end sporting a pink rubber eraser. The brands name "McCANNA" is displayed on the pen, right next to the pocket clip.

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