Quill

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This piece of quill was found at Gunnister in Northmavine in Shetland, along with the body of a man. The quill dates from the late 17th century.

Piece of quill

Before pens, feather quills were sharpened and dipped in ink so that they could be used to write with.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-390-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MP 689
• Date: Late 17th century
  
• Material: Feather
  
• Dimensions: 2.75" L
  
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• Subject: Tools, implements and miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Shetland, Northmavine, Gunnister
  
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