Quill Pen, 1850-1950
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In the nineteenth century, schoolchildren's access to pens and paper was limited, especially on the frontier. Quill pens such as this one could be made with only a knife and a feather (generally from a goose). To write, the pointed tip of the quill was dipped into ink. Quill pens had to be sharpened regularly.
In the nineteenth century, schoolchildren's access to pens and paper was limited, especially on the frontier. Quill pens such as this one could be made with only a knife and a feather (generally from a goose). To write, the pointed tip of the quill was dipped into ink. Quill pens had to be sharpened regularly.
Artifact
Quill pen
Date Made
1850-1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.0.5.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Feather (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 11.25 in
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