Quill Pen, 1850-1950
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
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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