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September 4, 1850
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A 1772 reference from Dr. Priestley in the Monthly Review describes India rubber as an excellent eraser for pencil marks, sold expensively by Mr. Narine opposite the Royal Exchange; now it is cheap and common, amusing in hindsight.
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India Rubber.
India rubber is now so cheap and common, that the following reference to it in the Monthly Review for February, 1772, sent to "Notes and Queries" by a correspondent, makes us smile. "I have seen," says Dr. Priestley, a substance excellently adapted to the purpose of wiping from paper the marks of a black lead-pencil. It must, therefore, be of singular use to those who practice drawing. It is sold by Mr. Narine, mathematical instrument maker, opposite the Royal Exchange. He sells a cubical piece, of about half an inch for three shillings; and, he says, it will last several years.
India rubber is now so cheap and common, that the following reference to it in the Monthly Review for February, 1772, sent to "Notes and Queries" by a correspondent, makes us smile. "I have seen," says Dr. Priestley, a substance excellently adapted to the purpose of wiping from paper the marks of a black lead-pencil. It must, therefore, be of singular use to those who practice drawing. It is sold by Mr. Narine, mathematical instrument maker, opposite the Royal Exchange. He sells a cubical piece, of about half an inch for three shillings; and, he says, it will last several years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
India Rubber
Eraser
Priestley
1772
Historical Price
Monthly Review
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Priestley
Mr. Narine
Where did it happen?
Opposite The Royal Exchange
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Priestley
Mr. Narine
Location
Opposite The Royal Exchange
Event Date
February, 1772
Story Details
Dr. Priestley praises India rubber as a durable eraser for pencil marks, sold cubically for three shillings by Mr. Narine in 1772; the account amuses given its modern cheapness.