Pen, Time Piece, Fischer

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Fisher Pen Company

Summary

This ball-point pen was constructed by the Fisher Pen Company, makers of the "space pen". It displays the (then) newer technology of a clock in the pen with a liquid crystal display. The pen was battery driven, but was not flown or used during spaceflight.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by the Fischer Pen Company in 1978.

Credit Line

Donated by the Fischer Pen Co.

Inventory Number

A19780209000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Sterling Silver

Plastic

Copper Alloy

Dimensions

3-D: 14.3 × 1.3 × 1cm (5 5/8 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)

Storage: 17.8 × 5.1 × 3.8cm (7 × 2 × 1 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98d462f11-74a9-4298-bfa9-06f7d216e749

Record ID

nasm_A19780209000