The Clark Indelible Pencil / Sold

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The Clark Indelible Pencil – This company traces its roots back to Edson P. Clark who was a resident of Nothampton, MA.  Mr. Clark opened his company first as Northampton Indelible Pencil Co. and patented his first indelible “pencil” back on May 3, 1859.  The indelible pencil was actually made for marking on fabric and was composed of nitrate of silver, glue, lamp-black and even sugar.  The patent and product was also used with damp paper and served as the ball point pen of its time; something you could write a receipt for that couldn’t be easily altered.  Over time, Clark branched into true industrial crayons for use with wood, stone, leather and metals.  Measures 6 1/4″ overall. Inventory Number: MIS 019 / SOLD  

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A "The Clark Indelible Pencil" with a green central label and dark ends is shown against a white background.
The Clark Indelible Pencil (sold) is a vintage wooden pencil with a green label, displayed disassembled into three parts: the main barrel, lead insert, and cap.
A close-up of an old, worn green Clark Indelible Pencil with partially visible black text, including "PAT. JULY 17TH 1885," and faded usage instructions.
Close-up of a vintage The Clark Indelible Pencil, marked for marking linen, with green label and patent dates May 1854 and June 7th, 1855. Sold.
Close-up of The Clark Indelible Pencil, a vintage green marking pencil with "FOR MARKING LINEN &c — PAT'D JULY 11TH 1865" text and partially visible instructions underneath. / Sold.
The Clark Indelible Pencil, a wooden stylus with a cap, is shown with its cylindrical case featuring a decorative green label, displayed on a white background.
Close-up of The Clark Indelible Pencil, a wooden stick partially wrapped in a green, crumpled label with partially visible printed text, on a white background.
Close-up of a green wrapper with faded "INDELIBLE PENCIL COMPANY, NORTHAMPTON, MASS." text. Below, the wooden shaft of The Clark Indelible Pencil is partially visible.
Close-up of The Clark Indelible Pencil disassembled, displaying its cork-wrapped tenon and open wooden barrel on a white background.

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