This pen contains a small piece of wood from the Ford’s Theater that was sourced during the 1960’s restoration of the building where our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
After being closed and taken over by Congress following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the building was converted into an office building, given to the Department of the Interior in 1931 and transferred to the National Park Service in 1933 where it remains today. From 1960-1968 the gutting and historic restoration converted the building back to its 1865 Ford’s Theatre heyday and it was officially reopened in 1968 after remaining closed for over 100 years.
In 1861 theatre manager John T. Ford leased out the abandoned First Baptist Church on Tenth Street to create Ford’s Theatre and over the next few years, the venue became a popular stage for theatrical and musical productions. On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln visited Ford’s for his twelfth time to see a performance of Our American Cousin. At this performance, John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln; he died the next morning in the Petersen House, a boarding house located across the street.Pen comes with a COA that details the story of the wood.
When it comes to writing comfort, few pens can compete with the rollerball pen. The Diamond Knurl Rollerball Pen Kit offers antique brass that sets it apart from other pens. This elegant Jr sized rollerball pen kit features a decorative knurled center band. This kit is well balanced with timeless good looks and includes a postable cap and straight nib design.This pen uses a Schmidt style refill, and replacements are available where office supplies are sold.
An optional gift box available for $5.Optional wooden display stand available for $20.
As with all Specialty Turned Designs products, this pen carries a limited-lifetime warranty.
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