Pencil, Eraser, Carbon and Ink, DIXON, Rubacore 854, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon pencil and ink eraser, Rubacore 854.
The beige side is intended for erasing carbon (pencil) whereas the blue one is supposed to erase ink (pen and typewriter).
Made in U.S.A.
A must-have artifact in your map case.
Mint condition.
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The beige side is intended for erasing carbon (pencil) whereas the blue one is supposed to erase ink (pen and typewriter).
Made in U.S.A.
A must-have artifact in your map case.
Mint condition.
