Nineteenth century handwriting exercise books
Scope and Contents
Copied from dealer description: Writing books. Three mid 19th century manuscript exercise books for practcsing handwriting, kept by George and Mark Maw. Each book forms a series of repeated lines, the schoolmaster's example at the head of the page, and the pupil's attempts below. Each is 40 pages (200mm x 163mm), with original printed tinted covers, the front with a decorative engraving, and on two of them the rear setting out multiplication tables. Some browning to the covers, but in good sound state.
Dates
- Creation: 1840
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Biographical / Historical
No biographical or historical information is available at this time.
Extent
0.167 Cubic Feet (3 small volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Three mid-19th century manuscript exercise books for practicing handwriting, kept by George and Mark Maw.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was purchased on August 31, 2010, from Ken Spelman Rare Books.
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2010 by Kelly Spring.
- Title
- Guide to the Nineteenth century handwriting exercise books
- Author
- Kelly Spring
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu