Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pen
Object Number:
2003.68.25
Date:
1973
Medium:
Plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 in. ( 14 cm )
Description:
Daily News School spelling bee championship pen
Gallery Label:
This item was owned by Esther Nachman (1902-1998), the material great-aunt of the donor. Esther was born in Greece, grew up on the Lower East Side, and spent much of her adult life living in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
Credit Line:
Gift of Arlene Schulman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
