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10 Everyday Objects of Colonial America 6

Quill Pens The quill pen was an indispensable writing instrument in colonial America, used for everything from correspondence to official documents and business records. Created from bird feathers (typically goose, swan, or turkey), quills required careful preparation and maintenance. The feather would be cured, cut, and shaped to form a writing point that could hold ink and create fine lines on paper. Since quills wore down with use, colonial writers needed to frequently trim or "mend" their pens to maintain a sharp writing point. The prevalence and importance of quill pens is evidenced by their availability in colonial shops, such as those found in Colonial Williamsburg.