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[[Image:Skolni penal.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A pencil case]] |
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A '''pencil case''' or '''pencil box''' is a [[wikt:container|container]] used to store [[pencil]]s. A pencil case can also contain a variety of other [[stationery]] such as [[Pencil sharpener|sharpener]]s, [[pen]]s, [[glue stick]]s, [[eraser]]s, [[scissors]] and [[ruler]]s. |
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Pencil cases can be made from a variety of materials such as [[wood]] or [[metal]]. Some pencil cases have a hard and rigid shell encasing the pens inside, while others use a softer material such as [[plastic]], [[leather]] or [[cotton]]. Soft versions are typically fastened with a [[zipper]]. Decorated versions are popular with [[schoolchild]]ren depending on age and gender. |
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The intent of having a pencil case is for easy portability of small item such as pencil. They also contain other stationary such as pens and glue sticks. Some pencil cases double as make up bags. |
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Early pencil cases were round or cylindrical in shape. Some early pencil cases were decorated with [[jasper]] (one from 1860) or [[platinum]] (from 1874).<ref>{{cite book | last =Nadelhoffer| first = Hans| title =Cartier| publisher = Chronicle Books| year = 2007 | page = 201| isbn = 081186099X}}</ref> In 1946, the first patent for pencil case was placed in the United States. This patent was made by Verona Pearl Amoth. He also invented many other related inventions. For example, he invented replaceable erasers for pencils. |
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==References== |
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{{commons cat|Pen and pencil cases}} |
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==See also== |
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{{Wiktionary|pencil case|pencil box}} |
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* [[Pencil]]s |
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* [[School]] |
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* [[Pencil sharpener]]s |
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* [[Texta]]s |
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* [[Pen]]s |
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[[Category:Containers]] |
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[[Category:Stationery]] |
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