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title: History of the Pencil and Eraser
date: 2023-08-10T00:00:00-05:00
author: Alex Munce
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[](https://www.lemonly.com/work)# [Lemonly](https://www.lemonly.com/work?client=lemonly) History of the Pencil and Eraser 

 [Animated Infographic](https://www.lemonly.com/work?category=animated-infographic)Our talented trio of [2023 SLICE interns](https://www.lemonly.com/blog/meet-lemonly-summer-interns-2023), Austin, Kent, and Tessa, created this infographic guide to the centuries-long love story between the pencil and eraser. Who knew the world's most popular writing utensil had such a storied legacy?

Check out the animated infographic below. ✏️

 

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