Unknown
Quill Pen

Quill Pen

Public Domain

Maker
CultureUnknown
Titles
  • Quill Pen
Date19th–late 20th century
MediumQuill
Dimensions12 in. length (30.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.76.237
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceIma Hogg, before 1975; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1976; given to MFAH, 1976.

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