Pen & ink case

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This plain leather case was used to carry quill pens and ink for writing letters.

The case has a metal locking mechanism.

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: 000-100-002-536-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MP 621
• Date: 18th/19th 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 plain leather
  
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