The quill pen was the writing instrument of Colonial America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on his famous lap desk using a quill. The Constitution of the United States was ...

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 a ...

SAN FRANCISCO - A Brisbane artist is hoping that her art, created with the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Copp family used these quill pens in their home in Stonington, Connecticut during the 18th and 19th century. Quill ...

Our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, using quill pens made from the flight feathers of geese and swans. The use of feathers to sign a proclamation for a new ...

Today, when we think of writing, the image of a man sitting in front of his desk with sheets of paper before him, a quill in his hand and an inkwell on the table, rarely comes to mind. But that was ...