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1982

  • Work on this object began.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

"CP1, Model 459", multicolor ball point Pen, Ball Point

This is a pen, ball point. It was designed by Wolfgang Fabian and manufactured by Lamy. It is dated 1982 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is macrolon, polyurethane. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Arango Design Foundation.

  • Pen And Pencil
  • nickel-plated plastic, wood, graphite.
  • Courtesy of Thom Browne.
  • 74.2015.10

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 14.4 × 0.8 cm (5 11/16 × 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

"CP1, Model 459", multicolor ball point Pen, Ball Point; Designed by Wolfgang Fabian; Manufactured by Lamy (Germany); Germany; macrolon, polyurethane; H x diam.: 14.4 × 0.8 cm (5 11/16 × 5/16 in.); Gift of Arango Design Foundation; 1994-31-118

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