Writing case with a quill pen and an ink bottle

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This leather writing case with quill pen and ceramic ink bottle dates from the late 18th century.

The case is decorated with a stamped floral design.

As postal services improved in Scotland throughout the 18th century, writing letters became an increasingly important means of communication. The quill remained the common writing implement until the introduction of the metal nib in the 19th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-537-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MP 622
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Leather
  Case, pen and ink
  
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• What: Case, pen and ink
  
• Subject: Tools, implements and miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Pen and ink case of leather with a stamped floral design, containing two quill pens
  
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