Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Double-ended portcrayon.
Published / Created:
circa 1820.
Physical Description:
1 portcrayon : silver ; 18 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
A hexagonal faceted silver plate tube, split at each end, in which drawing media may be inserted and secured tight by sliding ring clamps. The plate tube itself is 15.5 cm in length and 0.7 cm in diameter.
Subject Terms:
Writing materials and instruments.
Form/Genre:
Drafting, drawing and writing equipment. | Portcrayons.