Herts Archives & Local Studies

Herts Archives & Local Studies / Events / Mon 15 Nov 2021

A Drop of Ink: November workshop

A Drop of Ink: November workshop

Join us for this fascinating workshop. Iron gall ink has been used since the 5th century. It is one of the most important inks in Western culture and we owe much of our recorded history to this ink.

Our conservator will present a brief history and show you how it can be identified in old documents. Make your own traditional sample using iron sulphate, crushed oak galls and gum arabic. Cost £10, includes all materials.

Time: 10:00AM
Duration: 2 hours
Booking required: Yes
Places currently available: 6

For more information visit https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/hertfordshire-archives-and-local-studies/events/events/a3907cbd-2ecf-41f2-b678-b311c79b4f81

Event Location

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies

Register Office Block

Pegs Lane

Hertford

Hertfordshire

SG13 8EJ
SG13 8EJ

Telephone: 030 0123 4049
Email: hals.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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