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Metadata
Accession # |
1986.50.3.02 |
Item Name |
Pen, Fountain |
Description |
A plastic fountain pen (.01) with a screw cap (.02) and gold metal nib. The pen casing and cap are engraved with a wave pattern. The colour is faded black. |
Date |
1909 CIRCA |
Provenance |
The fountain pen belonged to the donor's grandfather, John Campbell (1813-1879). He came to Arthur Township in 1849 from Argyle, Scotland. John was married to Mary Campbell (1820-1889) in 1846. They lived on Lot 7, Concession 8 in Arthur Township. Their children were: Ann (Mrs. John Woodhouse), Mary, William (born 1861) and another daughter (Mrs. Alec McLaughlin). The donor's father, William Campbell inherited the farm. He married Effie in 1897. |
Person \ Organization |
Campbell, John |
Place |
Arthur Twp. |
Year Range from |
1909 |
Year Range to |
1909 |
Creator \ Maker |
Waterman Company |