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This ball-point pen was constructed by the Fisher Pen Company, makers of the "space pen". It displays the (then) newer technology of a clock in the pen with a liquid crystal display. The pen was battery driven, but was not flown or used during spaceflight.
Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by the Fischer Pen Company in 1978.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
Fisher Pen Company Dimensions
3-D (Closed): 5.2 × 3.5 × 1cm (2 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Storage: 10.2 × 7.6 × 3.8cm (4 × 3 × 1 1/2 in.) Materials
Plastic
Foam
Ink
Adhesive Inventory Number
A19780209004
Credit Line
Donated by the Fischer Pen Co.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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