Of course, the practice of dipping a small sharp object into a liquid to write messages is truly ancient. At first shaman and wealthy kings and other leaders were the only ones with access to written ...

Q: This inkwell came to the United States from England during World War II. Any information would be appreciated. M.V.O., Cortland, N.Y. A: When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, ...

CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s Museum of Eastern Shore Life has selected its collection of antique inkwells as its featured exhibit for October. You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to ...

In ancient Egypt, a rich man would not write his own letters but would travel with a scribe who wrote his letters for him. The scribe used a crude pen that had to be dipped in ink; he carried it on a ...