inkstand
Quill's resting place
An inkstand is a stand or tray that holds one or more ink containers, along with pens and other writing implements.
Before fountain pens and ballpoints, writers dipped their pens in ink, and the inkstand kept everything organized on a desk: The brass inkstand had belonged to his grandfather.
Now largely decorative or antique.
Ink-filled writing tool
- quillFeather used for writing
- nibPen's writing tip
- fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument
- dip penInk-requiring writing instrument
calligraphy · penmanship · manuscript · parchment · vellum · script · scribe · scriptorium
Primary computer interface
- workspaceDesignated area for tasks
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- officeProfessional work location
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
blotter · penholder · paperweight · writing desk · secretary · bureau · drawer · lamplight
pen
Ink-filled writing tool
- quillFeather used for writing
- nibPen's writing tip
- fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument
dip pen · calligraphy · penmanship · manuscript · parchment · vellum · script · scribe · scriptorium · illuminated
desktop
Primary computer interface
stationery · blotter · penholder · paperweight · writing desk · secretary · bureau · drawer · lamplight · bookshelf
vintage
Quality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- collectibleObject worth amassing
heirloom · ornate · filigree · brass · bronze · porcelain · crystal · silver · pewter · patina
container
Thing for storing items
- receptacleContainer for items
- wellDug water source
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
pot · bottle · base · tray · lid · stopper · glass · ceramic · metal · insert
inkstandtablet computer
Handheld touchscreen computing device
keyboard · word processor · touchscreen · laptop · smartphone