Pen Collectors of America

Keeping The History of Writing Instruments Alive Through Member Support and Community Education

The PENnant
Spring 2003

 

Vol. XVII, No.1
Spring 2003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Features

Trading with the Natives: A Light Hearted Introduction to "Made in England"
by Jim Marshall


The Natural World vs. The Machine Age: Writing Instruments of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Eras
by Melissa Lowry & Michael McNeil

Articles

Mabie In America, a Review
by L. Michael Fultz


No, But Thanks for Asking
by Donald Harvey


A Different Bick
by William J. Cowell, Jr.


Design in Hand Exhibit

Departments

Inklings

In Memoriam

Pen Show Circuit:

The Great Southeastern Pen Show
by Lisa Hanes

Chicago Pen Show
by Craig Bozorth

Notes From the Board - Board Notes
by Victor Chen

Tech Notes:

Solvents and Adhesives
by Victor Chen
Repairs and Restorations


Imprints and Blind Caps
by Frank Dubiel

In Brief

Letters to the Editor


From the President
by Sam Fiorella


From the Editor
by Melissa Lowry


About the Contributors


Repair Directory


The Marketplace