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Start Over Collection Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010

Pen Nib

One No. 42 Brightsteel Dove Point Spencerian pen nib made from steel. This nib was manufactued for use in Spencerian style of writing script. Spencerian style was developed by Platt Spencer who sought to develop a quick, legible, and elegant style of handwriting for Americans. He died before his work became widespread, but after the Civil War his sons managed to make Spencer's book on handwriting a huge success. Spencerian style remained the standard for American script until it was depopularized thanks to the rise of the typewriter. The nib measures 1.75".It is in good condition with ink staining the tip. This nib was donated alongside 5 other examples of pen nibs. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 2. MSS

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Tools and Equipment For Communications
  4. Written Communication T&E
  5. Writing Devices

Pen Nib

One #600 Falcon Hotel Pen Nib of an unknown metal, possibly brass. A rainbow-like effect can be seen, although its unknown whether this was a manufacturer's coating or a result of age. Near the tip of the nib ridges were made to aid in ink flow. This nib appears to be in an almost unused state. 1.75". This pen nib is in beautiful condition with no ink staining or scratches. This nib was donated to the college alongside five other examples of pen nibs. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 2. MSS

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Tools and Equipment For Communications
  4. Written Communication T&E
  5. Writing Devices

Personal Assistive Artifacts

Tools, equipment, and supplies originally created to help individuals in performing day-to-day activities or to keep them safe or comfortable. This sub-classification includes devices that enhance personal vision, hearing, or mobility. It does not include clothing or tools and equipment designed for specific activities.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Personal Artifacts
  4. Personal Gear

Personal Carrying and Storage Gear

Artifacts originally created to assist individuals in housing or transporting personal items such as clothing, adornment, or personal accessories. This sub-classification includes handheld containers such as luggage and containers that are worn such as bandolier bags or tool belts, It also includes clips, chains, and beads that are worn or carried to hold items. This sub-classification does not include containers that are listed in other classifications with the specific objects for which they were made.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Personal Artifacts
  4. Personal Gear

Personal Gear

Artifacts originally created to be used by individuals as clothing care tools such as glove stretchers, as personal carrying or storage gear such as wallets, or backpacks, as protective equipment such as umbrellas or goggles, as personal or physical aids such as canes or eyeglasses, or as personal smoking or drug equipment such as pipes.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Personal Artifacts

Personal Symbols

Artifacts originally created to communicate a particular personal belief, opinion, achievement, status, rank, occupation, membership, office, or identity. This classification includes articles of adornment or clothing worn primarily for their symbolism; these objects may be assigned additional terms from Category 3 to ensure appropriate cross-indexing. A personal symbol differs from a ceremonial artifact in that it expresses individual ideas, not the ideas of a group, or it communicates the relationship of individuals to a group.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection, 1800/2010
  3. Communication Artifacts

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