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9781584560678
Elegant Hand The Golden Age of American Penmanship and Calligraphy
by Henning, William E., Melzer, Paul
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Product details
- ISBN-13: 9781584560678
- ISBN: 1584560673
- Edition: 1
- Publication Date: 2002
- Publisher: Oak Knoll Press
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SUMMARY
This work chronicles a period in American history when the ability to "write a good hand" was a key to prosperity. Henning reveals the lives and careers of some of the most important American penmen in history. With over 400 illustrations, An Elegant Hand offers an exciting and detailed view of the many styles of penmanship and calligraphy: Spencerian Script; Ornamental Penmanship; flourished designs of birds; Copperplate; business writing (many variations); broad-pen calligraphy, especially German Text and Old English; and many other styles. This work also features a glossary of terms.Henning, William E. is the author of 'Elegant Hand The Golden Age of American Penmanship and Calligraphy', published 2002 under ISBN 9781584560678 and ISBN 1584560673.
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