
Vintage box of Reliance staples No. 10, 5000 count from Reliance Pen and Pencil Corp
History
This vintage box of staples was produced by the Reliance Pen and Pencil Corporation based in Lewisburg, Tennessee with manufacturing in Hong Kong, likely during the 1960s-1970s. The bright green packaging with the "5000" count prominently displayed was typical of office supplies from this era. Vintage office supplies like these Reliance staples are highly sought after by collectors of mid-century ephemera and office memorabilia. These items appeal to collectors interested in preserving the history of everyday business tools and those who appreciate the distinctive design aesthetics of vintage packaging. Office supply collectors value such items for their nostalgic connection to pre-digital workplace environments.
Origin
Lewisburg, Tennessee, USA (company headquarters) / Hong Kong (manufacturing)
Maker
Reliance Pen and Pencil Corporation
Time period
Circa 1960s-1970s