Theory of Spencerian Penmanship, 1874
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This penmanship guide was authored by Platt Rogers Spencer (1800-1864) and published by Ivison Blakeman Taylor & Co. of New York and Chicago. Spencer created his own script titled, "Spencerian Script" and went on to found a school of penmanship where he taught his script.
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- Title: Theory of Spencerian Penmanship, 1874
- Creator: Spencer, Platt Roger
- Creation Date: 1874
- Media: ink on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 20 x 13.5 x 0.6
- Collection: 2538
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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