Quill Holder
1660s (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Row of split quills, bound into a slim 'vessel' shape with floss silk and silver loops, splayed out at open end, tapering to a point at the other. Tassel attached to the closed end.
The function of this object is not clear; the description of 'quill holder' is speculative.
The function of this object is not clear; the description of 'quill holder' is speculative.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Brief description | Quill holder |
| Physical description | Row of split quills, bound into a slim 'vessel' shape with floss silk and silver loops, splayed out at open end, tapering to a point at the other. Tassel attached to the closed end. The function of this object is not clear; the description of 'quill holder' is speculative. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Art Fund |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.595-1999 |
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| Record created | October 12, 1999 |
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