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Up for grabs is an authentic piece of local Chicago history! This vintage wooden utility/carpenter\'s pencil features a bright red factory finish boldly stamped with the local South Side landmark name: \"WASHINGTON PARK\". Field-recovered directly from a historic local Illinois soil matrix layer, this piece has been left exactly as found and uncleaned to preserve its genuine excavated pedigree.This historic souvenir piece features:
- Crisp, fully legible white block lettering displaying the iconic \"WASHINGTON PARK\" branding.
- An original crimped metal ferrule at the base with authentic, rustic soil concretion and historical aging.
- A beautiful, unpolished display character showing genuine field wear, wood weathering, and vintage patina lines.Please review all photos carefully to judge the exact age, measurements, and vintage display character for yourself. A phenomenal addition for any advanced Chicago history folder, vintage advertising pencil collector, or unique local ephemera display. The exact item pictured will be securely packed and shipped via trackable mail within 24 hours of checkout. Includes FREE shipping straight to your doorstep
