Quill pens were generally made from the five outer feathers of a goose or swan’s wing. The end of the feather was shaped to a point, with the hollow shaft of the feather serving as an ink reservoir ...

SWEETWATER COUNTY — Eighteen home school students learned about civics, government and the Wyoming and U.S. Constitutions at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum this week.

Explore the fascinating history of quill pens with these 8 interesting facts. From their origins and craftsmanship to their cultural significance and modern revival, discover why quill pens remain ...

The number of quill pens that were produced in the early 19th century were astounding. Germany used 50 million quill pens per year. In 1832, England was importing 36.6 million quills from abroad ...

The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's. A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day.

In the 1700s, paperweights made from textured stone or bronze were part of the writer’s tool kit, which also included a quill pen and stand, inkpot, and blotter. By the mid-1800s, decorative ...