Founded in 1838 as a manufacturer of paints, inks, and dyes, Pelikan went through a series of product line changes until it presented the world with the first piston filler fountain pen in 1929. The basic concept has remained the same for over 90 years with few changes. Learn more about Pelikan's pre-World War II history and examine the actual pens from this era from instructor Tom Baley's personal collection. Free with paid show admission.