Pen ink ink case

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Pen / ink holder
  
• 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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