Cattail Pen Made by John Burroughs, 1890-1920
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John Burroughs was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs not only crafted essays on the natural world around him, but also crafted cattail pens--writing utensils that would eventually help him get his ideas down on paper.
John Burroughs was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs not only crafted essays on the natural world around him, but also crafted cattail pens--writing utensils that would eventually help him get his ideas down on paper.
Artifact
Dip pen
Date Made
1890-1920
Creators
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
93.205.152
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cattail (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Length: 6.25 in (cattail pen)
Diameter: 0.875 in (cattail pen)
Length: 5.125 in (cattail piece)
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