Writing boxes, or writing slopes, were popular from the late 1700’s through to the late 1800’s. They were the laptops of their day-they were portable and private, they contained receptacles for inkwells (that didn’t spill), pens, writing paper, a ruler (flat or round), envelopes, stamps, sealing wax and also provided a convenient surface to write …
Category: Treen
Treen is not a word heard much these days but it means small wooden items, and such pieces give us a glimpse into past lives, pastimes and livelihoods from around the world. In today’s world of plastics, metals and electronics it’s easy to forget how big a part wooden items played in peoples lives even …