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Title |
Raychem Corporation Souvenir Magic Holetite Pencil, c. 1970s-1980s |
Object Name |
Puzzle |
Description |
Raychem Corporation Souvenir Magic Holetite Pencil, c. 1970s-1980s. Promotional souvenir Magic Holetite pencil branded with the Raychem Corporation logo. The cylindrical pencil (A) is unsharpened with red text on a white background. A yellow loop of string is attached to one end of the pencil through a metal cap. An instruction sheet (B) with the pencil provides illustrated directions on how to perform a magic trick to attach the pencil to a shirt's buttonhole and then, "dare anybody to remove it!" The sheet has a red speech balloon at upper left that reads, "MYSTIFY / YOUR FRIENDS!" |
Date |
c. 1970s-1980s |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2016.015.002.59 |
Dimensions |
H-8.375 W-0.375 D-0.375 inches |
Dimension Details |
(A) pencil, 8.375" x 0.375" x 0.375" (B) instruction sheet, 4" x 7.75" |
Collection |
3D - Documentary Objects |
Search Terms |
Business Business and Industry Industry Manufacturing Radiation Chemistry Raychem Corporation Raychem Corporation Memorabilia Souvenir |
Subjects |
Business Industry Logos Magic Pencils Puzzles Radiation chemistry Souvenirs |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the Raychemers |