Pen, Quill
- Object Name:
- Pen, Quill
- Object ID:
- 1998.005.47
- Creator:
- E. Faber
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- USA
- Date:
- 1930-1969
- Description:
- Quill pen. Metal nib in black-painted wooden handle. Nib marked "312", "RESTERBR_ / JUDGES / MADE IN...".
- Material:
- Wood
Metal - Dimensions:
- L-7.5 Dia-0.4 inches
- Provenance:
- Used by Jess D. Blackstone (1909-1988), bird carver, Pembroke, NH. Jess was taught bird carving by his father, Arthur M. Blackstone, who was also a linoleum block printer. Arthur and Jess worked together in Melrose, MA, in the 1930s. Jess began a solo career of bird carving c. 1940, when he and Edith moved to New Hampshire (listed as "craftsman" in Concord Directory, 1941-42). He focused on birds of NH. Jess is reported to have been the first bird carver in the League of NH Craftsmen. He continued bird carving into the 1980s.Used by Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), bird carver, of Pembroke, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Jane Blackstone
- People:
- Blackstone, Jess (1909-1988)
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