Crow quill

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Description

A quill pen originally made from the wing feather of a crow in the early 19th century. Currently the term is used for a slender, strong, fine pint, steel drawing pen.

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

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