Pen Microphone
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Pen Microphone

Microphone; Pen

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: 1960s-1970s
Country: German Democratic Republic

Materials: plastic; wire; metal
Measurements: 8.5 cm x 2 cm dia.; 3 3/8 in x 13/16 in dia.

A short stout pen facade. The pen facade is black with a gold rim and clip. Underneath the gold rim, on either side of the gold clip, are four tiny microphone squares. At the bottom of the pen facade is a cord that ends in a black piece of plastic with a small metal screw at the very end. The pen was probably used for Stasi undercover.

Accession Number: 2010.121.001

Collection/Series: Surveillance & Espionage

On View: Yes


		

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