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Lead Pencil Refill Case: Henry Cohen Manufacturing, London and Philadelphia

Wooden and cardboard two-piece flat container for lead pencil refills. Approximately 3.0" in length by 1.5" wide, with a removable cardboard top. Original paper label is intact and legible, showing normal storage wear. Contains lead pieces. Labeled "Henry Cohen Manufacturing Est. London 1803 & Manufacturing Est. Philadelphia 1838." This stationery firm belonged to Henry Cohen, a leader in the Philadelphia Jewish community and father of Mary Cohen. His brother in England also ran the manufacturing and stationery establishment; he was also an inventor.

Associated People/Businesses

Cohen, Henry / Cohen, Barnet Solomon

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Stationery
Pencils
Manufacturing industries

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 1