Red, White, and Blue

In celebration of this day, the Fourth of July, Independence Day of the United States of America, I have the privilege to present to you: Patriotic Red, White, and Blue pencils of all kinds.

Firstly, vintage brand-name pencils —

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Secondly, small packs of pencils referring to our military might during World War Two (including that of our Canadian brothers-in-arms) —

Thirdly, patriotic slogans from WWII and after —

Fourthly, advertising and decorative pencils —

(That last one is kind of disturbing.)

And finally, a beautiful bundle of Stars and Stripes —