Fountain Pen Collection

Illustration of fountain pen and lid

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209242 Letter C: Troubled correspondence. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe-Cobourg (Saxony Cobourg) (1819-1861), spousal of Queen Victoria 1860
LUX4734005 Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe-Cobourg (Saxony Cobourg) (1819-1861), spousal of Queen Victoria 1860; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe-Cobourg (Saxony Cobourg) (1819-1861)

Advertisement for the Swan Fountain Pen
5311752 Advertisement for the Swan Fountain Pen; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Swan Fountain Pen. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the method of holding the pen when writing, 19th century
5311231 An engraving depicting the method of holding the pen when writing, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 411, , illustration by Heidbrinck (1852-1914): Press
ICA4843140 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 411, , illustration by Heidbrinck (1852-1914): Press, Le Courrier Francais, Roques Jules (19th-20th century) by Heidbrinck

Book cover Becassine aux bains de mer, 1932 (print)
PCT4289943 Book cover Becassine aux bains de mer, 1932 (print) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); (add.info.: Extract from the book " Becassine aux bains de mer")

The Comedians. Piece of Theatre by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843). Engraving 1836
JAB4121764 The Comedians. Piece of Theatre by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843). Engraving 1836; (add.info.: The Comedians. Piece of Theatre by Casimir Delavigne (1793-1843)

USA, New York: Andre Maurois (1885-1967), French writer - photograph by Doris Ulmann (1882-1934), circa 1931
LUX4756467 USA, New York: Andre Maurois (1885-1967), French writer - photograph by Doris Ulmann (1882-1934), circa 1931; (add.info.: USA, New York: Andre Maurois (1885-1967)

Cardinal Nicolas de Rouen. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027518 Cardinal Nicolas de Rouen. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695) (detail) (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio)
VEN5027688 Portrait of Giovanni Paolo Colonna (1637-1695) (detail) (maestro di cappella at the basilica of San Petronio). Painting by Viani, 17th century

Huggins, Harvey O. Mr. or Harvey O'Higgins, portrait photograph, 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Huggins, Harvey O. Mr. or Harvey O'Higgins, portrait photograph, 1914

Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916
Woodrow Wilson signing Child Labor Bill, 1916. President of the United States signing legislation. The Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916, also known as Wick's Bill

Design: Instruments, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Instruments, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Ipse (Self-Portrait), from Life-Sized Heads, 1760. Creator: Thomas Frye
Ipse (Self-Portrait), from Life-Sized Heads, 1760

Official from the Irkutsk Provincial Court, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Official from the Irkutsk Provincial Court, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

William Connor Daily Mirror columnist and leader writer. Known in the paper as Cassandra, seen here at his desk in Geraldine House writing tomorrows leader column. 27th November 1936

The Journalist 1837 and 1897. jpg
Contrasting cartoons of a careworn and harassed hack, working in the Fleet Prison (where he is obliged to live because of his debts), in 1837 and a fat

Wife of FSA borrower keeps account of loan of... Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower keeps account of loan of seven hundred and forty-eight dollars. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

FSA borrowers on new farm keep account of their loan, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
Farm Security Administration borrowers on new farm keep account of their loan. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with "X", Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with " X." Malheur County, Oregon

Une lettre et des cartes a jouer. Nature morte. Oeuvre de Vladimir Pavlovich Sokolov (1860-1913), aquarelle sur papier
FIA5338978 Une lettre et des cartes a jouer. Nature morte. Oeuvre de Vladimir Pavlovich Sokolov (1860-1913), aquarelle sur papier. Art russe, 19e siecle. State Regional I

Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) par Orlow, Nikolai Vasilievich (1863-1924)
FIA5405040 Portrait of the author Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) par Orlow, Nikolai Vasilievich (1863-1924). Oil on canvas, size : 104x84, 1911, State Museum of Leo Tolstoy

Portrait de Emile Jean Fontaine, libraire (The Bookseller E. J. Fontaine) - Peinture de Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)
FIA5384893 Portrait de Emile Jean Fontaine, libraire (The Bookseller E. J. Fontaine) - Peinture de Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894), huile sur toile (65x81 cm), 1885

Portrait d homme. (Portrait of a man). Peinture de Giuseppe Nogari (1699-1763). Italie, ecole venitienne style rococo
FIA5357846 Portrait d homme. (Portrait of a man). Peinture de Giuseppe Nogari (1699-1763). Italie, ecole venitienne style rococo. Huile sur toile. Musee national de Toula, Russie

L Plate au beurre, number 417, Satirique en Couleurs, 1909_3_27: Armee, Royalism
ICA4913263 L Plate au beurre, number 417, Satirique en Couleurs, 1909_3_27: Armee, Royalism, Dreyfus affair, Lois - Mercier Auguste (1833-1921)

Portrait of a Man Said to be Voltaire, Small Bust-length, in Profile, (red chalk
990313 Portrait of a Man Said to be Voltaire, Small Bust-length, in Profile, (red chalk, watermark fountain) by Chodowiecki

Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho)
699186 Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); 102x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas)
824209 Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Beechley, the Artists Wife)

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a cat looking at an open book with a festive
3603485 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a cat looking at an open book with a festive message, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Advertisement for award-winning fountain pen nibs, 19th Century (colour litho)
6032730 Advertisement for award-winning fountain pen nibs, 19th Century (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A letter (or Lady at the Cafe) par Mariani, Pompeo (1857-1927)
FIA5405611 A letter (or Lady at the Cafe) par Mariani, Pompeo (1857-1927). Oil on cardboard, size : 49x34, 1908, Private Collection by Mariani

Kintaro et Yamauba calligraphiant, serie: Yamauba et Kintaro Japanese print by Utamaro
JLJ4564784 Kintaro et Yamauba calligraphiant, serie: Yamauba et Kintaro Japanese print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806). Sun. 0, 38x0, 26 m. 1790-1806

Portrait of Monsieur Segond (Adrien Segond, 1769-1813, naval officer)
JLJ4600410 Portrait of Monsieur Segond (Adrien Segond, 1769-1813, naval officer). Painting by Ferreol de Bonnemaison (1770 - 1827), 1812. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.64 X 0.54m

Advertising poster for "Ideal Waterman Fountain Holder
XEE4410129 Advertising poster for " Ideal Waterman Fountain Holder, the Weapon of Peace" (a woman holding the Peace Treaty and a Waterman Feather" ). Lithography 1919

Cardinal Hugues de Provence - The oldest known portrait of a character wearing lorgnons, 1352 (fresco)
VEN5027508 Cardinal Hugues de Provence - The oldest known portrait of a character wearing lorgnons, 1352 (fresco) by Barisino or Rabisino, Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); Treviso, Veneto

Felix Feneon at the Revue Blanche (oil on board, 1896)
LRI4652887 Felix Feneon at the Revue Blanche (oil on board, 1896) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Feneon (1861-1944)

Stephen Burton of North Hatch Technical School seen here doing his Chemistry homework. 22nd October 1963

Joseph Chamberlain at his desk at the Colonial Office Circa 1903

Hugh Cudlipp chairman of Daily Mirror Newspapers

Two adults seen here dressed as school children for O Level feature. 22nd August 1954

Watermans Good Companions Set, 1934, (1934). From The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1934. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1934]

Advert for Swan pens, 1906

Advert for Swan pens, 1931. A print from Punch or The London Charivari, 21st October 1931

Advert for Swan pens, 1928. A print from The Graphic, Christmas number, 1928

Advert for Swan fountain pens, c1906. Manufactured by Mabie, Todd and Co, London

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"The Timeless Elegance of the Fountain Pen: A Symbol of Artistry and Expression" In a world dominated by digital communication, the fountain pen stands as a steadfast reminder of an era when handwritten words held immense power. The mere sight of its elegant design, with its delicate nib gliding effortlessly across paper, evokes a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. As we gaze upon an illustration capturing the essence of this timeless writing instrument, we are reminded of William Connor's Daily Mirror columns that once graced the pages with his eloquent prose. He was not only a journalist but also a leader writer who understood the significance and impact that each stroke of ink could have on readers' hearts and minds. Transporting us further back in time, we encounter Dorothea Lange's poignant photographs from 1939. In one frame, we witness the wife of an FSA borrower meticulously keeping account records for their loan on Dead Ox Flat in Malheur County, Oregon. These images serve as a testament to how even amidst hardship and struggle, individuals found solace in preserving their stories through ink-filled pens. The fountain pen transcends borders and cultures; it is truly universal. Vladimir Pavlovich Sokolov's still life painting showcases not only letters but also playing cards—a reminder that this tool has been used for both personal correspondence and leisurely pursuits throughout history. From Russia to England, Gustave Caillebotte's oil painting captures Emile Jean Fontaine—an esteemed bookseller—holding what could very well be his trusted fountain pen. This portrayal highlights how those immersed in literature recognized the importance of such instruments in conveying ideas to others. Giuseppe Nogari's portrait takes us back to Venice during the rococo period—a time when artistry flourished—and reminds us that even artists relied on these pens to bring their visions to life on canvas. Lastly, L Plate au beurre satirically depicts the influence of the fountain pen on political and social commentary.