Writing case with a quill pen and an ink bottle

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MP 622
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Leather
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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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