Blue Southern States Cooperative Pencil

Scope and content:

1-navy blue pencil with vertical red stripes going down the body of the pencil. "SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE" is engraved on the pencil in red. At the end of the pencil is a gold top and a pink eraser. The pencil measures approximately 6.625 in. and is in good condition. The eraser at the top of the pencil has been used and has a black stain at the top, in addition it has faded into a dark pink. The gold top has dents and has tarnished. There is a small spot with chipping that exposes the wood of the pencil under the "S" of "STATES." There are various dents all along the body of the pencil. Gift of Kathryn Smith. Mss. 2014.096.01

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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