Pen, National Air and Space Museum Appropriation Bill, July 1963

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Object Details

Physical Description

Nib pen used by President John F. Kennedy to sign the National Air and Space Museum Appropriation Bill in July 26, 1963; enscribed text on pen "THE PRESIDENT - THE WHITE HOUSE"; mounted on wood base with clear plastic cover.

Pen manufactured by Esterbrook, desk type, black barrel with clear plastic extension

Nib marked with Esterbrook 2668, Made in USA

Barrel marked with Esterbrook, Made in USA

Credit Line

Transfer from The White House, Washington DC

Inventory Number

A19730366000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MEMORABILIA-Events

Materials

Plastic

Steel

Paint

Wood

Paper

Ink

Adhesive

Dimensions

3-D: 20 × 7.1 × 6.5cm (7 7/8 × 2 13/16 × 2 9/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98cdf32eb-d9d3-440c-a320-894ecfa39536

Record ID

nasm_A19730366000