Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil / SOLD

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Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil – Inventory Number:  MIS 170 / SOLD Shipping pencil with wood container manufactured by the Clark Indelible Pencil Company of Northampton, Massachusetts. Patented in 1859, the pencil was designed “for directing all kinds of merchandise. A substitute for marking brush.” The pencil measures 4” in length and is in unused, like-new condition, complete with the original instructions. A unique Civil War era collectible.  Comes housed in a 6 x 8 inch display case with red velvet backing and descriptive card. *To purchase this item directly with a credit card, please click on this link.    Inventory Number:  MIS 170 / SOLD

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A vintage advertisement for the Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil (SOLD), featuring an open-tipped wood pencil and cylindrical case displayed below the printed text.
An old ad for a Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil, touting its durability, use for marking freight and packages, and satisfaction guarantee; paper edges are browned and slightly torn.
A Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil—vintage, cylindrical, with wood ends and historical design—used for marking and writing.
Two vintage Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencils, one featuring a green label, displayed side by side on a white background.
Close-up of a Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil, with some partially visible text and label "Manufactured by Clark Indelible Pencil Co., Northampton, Massachusetts.
A close-up of a vintage label on the wooden handle of the Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil, reading: “A substitute for marking brush! For directing all kinds of merchandise.”.
A Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil labeled "A Substitute for Marking Brush," with instructions to moisten with water before writing.
Close-up of a Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil labeled "Shipping Pencil (Clarks Pat. Jan'y First) For Directing All Kinds of Merchandise." / SOLD.
Close-up of a green label on the Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil reading “Manufactured by S.M. Ash Indelible Pencil Co., Northampton, Massachusetts.”.
A framed Civil War Era Clark’s Patent Shipping Pencil (SOLD) with its cap and instructional card for marking freight, displayed on a red background.

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