DID YOU KNOW...? William Purvis, a black man from Philadelphia invented and patented improvements to the fountain pen in 1890. William Purvis made several improvements to the fountain pen in order to make a more durable, inexpensive, and better pen to carry in the pocket. Purvis used an elastic tube between the pen nib and the ink reservoir that used a suction action to return any excess ink to the ink reservoir, reducing ink spills and increasing the longevity of the ink. Our children must know of all our accomplishments to continue to build their individual confidence and self-esteem!
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:57:39 +0000