Subject: Pencils

This is a four-page British patent document, issued March 3, 1863, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London for an apparatus designed to protect the points of pencils. The patent includes a diagram illustrating the invention. Barnet Solomon Cohen and his brother, Henry Cohen, who ran stationary establishments in London and Philadelphia respectively, are noted as brothers who engaged in cross-Atlantic trade of various goods.

A broadside advertisement for "The Originall Cohen's Beft (Best) Black Lead Pencil's, Warranted Good." Printed in red with wide margins, it includes the handwritten address "No. 242 Shadwell Street." The advertisement dates from circa 1810 and was printed in London, England. The Cohen family, known for their stationery, playing cards, and pencils, operated businesses in both London and later in New York City and Philadelphia.

Wooden and cardboard two-piece flat container for lead pencil refills. Approximately 3.0" in length by 1.5" wide, with a removable cardboard top. Original paper label is intact and legible, showing normal storage wear. Contains lead pieces. Labeled "Henry Cohen Manufacturing Est. London 1803 & Manufacturing Est. Philadelphia 1838." This stationery firm belonged to Henry Cohen, a leader in the Philadelphia Jewish community and father of Mary Cohen. His brother in England also ran the manufacturing and stationery establishment; he was also an inventor.

This document is a copy of a Provisional British Patent, number 1831, granted to Barnet Solomon Cohen on August 8, 1859, for an ever-pointed pencil. The patent is bound in its original blue cover and consists of a single sheet printed on both sides. Barnet Solomon Cohen operated a stationery establishment in London; his brother, Henry Cohen, ran a similar business in Philadelphia and imported many items from Barnet. The patent application provides details about the innovative design of the pencil.

This document is a provisional British patent application, number 1631, filed June 21, 1871, by Barnet Solomon Cohen of London. The patent describes improvements in pencils and pencil point protectors. The patent application is bound as issued with an official blue cover and consists of one page printed on both sides. Barnet Solomon Cohen was the brother of Henry Cohen, who ran a stationery establishment in Philadelphia and imported goods from Barnet's London business.

This document is a single-page provisional British patent application, number 3802, granted on September 18, 1880, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London, for a pencil sharpener and protector. The patent describes a device combining sharpening and protective functions for pencils. The patent application is significant as an example of Cohen's inventive work and his contribution to the stationery industry.

This document is a one-page (two-sided) provisional British patent application, number 1128, granted March 2, 1883, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London. It describes a device or apparatus for sharpening or pointing pencils, accompanied by a diagram illustrating the invention. The patent applicant, Barnet Solomon Cohen, had a brother, Henry Cohen, who ran a stationary establishment in Philadelphia and imported goods from Barnet.