Pen ink ink case

This leather case was used to carry quill pens and ink for writing letters. It dates from around 1882.

Th case is stamped, 'T.Clark / Ed. R' and 'I bought this inkhorn from Tel el Kebir. Oct. 1882'.

Basic writing materials were pen, ink and paper, but quill cutters, sand dredges, and writing sets were all part of the letter-writer's equipment. Writing cases were handy for the traveller.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-828-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.VG 31
Date:	Around 1882 October 1882
Material:	Leather. Inscription: T. CLARK ED.R I bought this inkhorn from Tel el Kebir Oct. 1882
Dimensions:	191 mm L x 32 mm W x 22 mm depth
What:	Pen / ink holder
Subject:	Writing objects - quills, sanders, etc (NMAS Classification)
Who:	T. CLARK
Where:	Tel el Kebir
Event:
Description:	Combined pen and ink holder made of leather, stamped `T. CLARK / ED.R' and `I bought this inkhorn from Tel el Kebir. Oct. 1882'
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