The “Wallace” and “1524068” and “1824249” inscriptions on this fountain pen refer to Joseph Wallace, proprietor of the Inkograph Co. in New York City.
Ref: Joseph Wallace, "Ink Pencil," U.S. Patent 1,524,068 (Jan. 27, 1925).
Joseph Wallace, “Fountain Pen,” U.S. Patent 1,824,249 (Sept. 22, 1931).
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