Here are three vintage penmanship practice pages.The first page includes practice lines for the number 18, the letters A, N and M, the words: Alice and Max, and the sentences: Alice can sew and Max can row. The second page includes practice lines for the number 19, the letters F and T, the words: Fred and Tune, and the…
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Ornamental Typography ~ Free Vintage Graphic
Here is a beautiful sample of ornamental typography. The page is titled Specimen of Ornamental Lettering Showing Use of Old English Text. I scanned the original from Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, by Thos. E. Hill. The book was published in 1886. The wording on this beautiful specimen of ornamental typography is: Fireman’s Herald,PRIZE.WHEREASTHE PUBLISHERS OF THEFireman’s Herald,OFNew…
Penmanship Handwriting Specimens ~ Free Printable Vintage Book Page
The title on this old book page is Specimens of Handwriting and featured on the page are several samples of penmanship. The names written on the page show the improvement, by home practice, of those following the self-teaching penmanship system as given in the book this page is from and also from Gaskell’s Compendium. The page…
Steadmans Lessons in Writing Booklet Cover
Here is an aged front cover of a Steadmans’ Graded Lessons in Writing booklet that was published by the American Book Company in the early 1900s. This booklet was printed for students to practice penmanship skills. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Chalk and Pencil Drawing ~ Free Graphic
Here is a beautiful page of white ornamental penmanship flourishes and swirls, including elegant drawings of birds and a swan, on a black background. This title on the page is: Chalk and Pencil Drawing. Here is a version with the wording removed. The page is from Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, by Thos. E. Hill,…
Free Vintage Image ~ Appleton’s Penmanship Booklet Covers
Here is a beautifully aged front cover of an Appleton’s Standard System of Penmanship booklet that was published by the American Book Company in the late 1800’s. The back cover of the booklet has some wonderful alphabet and handwriting details. I think these covers would work well for your vintage school projects. Click on images…
Free Digital Image ~ Black and White Victorian Calling Cards Set 2
Here are two more of the pretty black and white Victorian calling cards with birds and lots of flourishes. These are similar to the three calling cards I posted last night. Click on images to enlarge.
Black and White Victorian Calling Cards Set 1
Here are three lovely black and white (with a little yellowing from age) Victorian calling cards! Click on images to enlarge.
