| 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 # 717 Federal Pen |
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| Description: Actually a good writer with some flexibility. A spoon-headed pen with a sharp tip. An oval vent hole. A pinched waist with a roll and three panels. "L" slits at the shoulders. Grey. |
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| Remarks: Introduced in 1909 Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog
"Federal - Flexible, medium. Spoon-shaped. Gray finish"
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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 Seen in Esterbrook Salesman Sample Cases Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Chappy's Nibs |
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