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Quill Pen
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Date 19th century
Materials Wood, metal, quill
Dimensions 19.0 cm x 0.5 cm
Marks Ink stains on nib
Further information GLAHA 54141.
Note The nib was cut from the quill of a feather, and was inserted into a metal ring and attached to the wooden handle. This was the equivalent of a modern day pen, and Whistler would have used it to make ink sketches.
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