Glossary Of Picture Framing Terms
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Quill A writing tool that was used from the 6th to 19th century. The stem of a feather (most often Goose) was cut into a diagonal point and dipped in ink, which was held in the hollow tube. The sharp tip was then used to transfer the ink to the paper.
Today, quills are used in calligraphy and other art methods. |
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Quire Twenty-Five sheets of any paper, one twentieth of a ream. |
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