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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