| The purpose of the Esterbrook
Project is to generate a complete list of dip pen nibs manufactured by
The Esterbrook Company over the years. Contributions of information to
further this are greatly appreciated. |
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| Esterbrook # 1000 Free Hand Pen |
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| Description: A straight body with sharp point. Oval vent hole. Firm flex. Gray finish. |
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| Remarks: Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog "Firm, fine. A fine point for muscular movement writing. Gray finish"
Description in Seven Popular Esterbrook School Pens: "Fine point. Firm action. A fine point for muscular movement writing. Used in the 7th and 8th grades and commercial departments." |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen Catalog Listed in Announcement to the Trade: Esterbrook Steel Pen Mfg. Co. Standardization of Esterbrook Pens Listed in the School Supplies, J. L. Hammett Co., Cambridge, Mass., and Newark, N. J., Catalog #21, 1921; archives of Hadley Museum and Library, Wilmington, Delaware; contributed by Andrew Midkiff Listed in Seven Popular Esterbrook School PensListed in Whiteapple Multimedia Vintage Nib Display Chart Seen in Esterbrook Salesman Sample Cases Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Internet Auctions |
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