{"product_id":"antique-penmanship-album-with-die-cuts-1842","title":"Antique Penmanship Album with Die Cuts | 1842","description":"\u003cp\u003eWonderful, early Victorian handwriting practice book belonging to Charles Wadleigh of Salisbury, MA, dated 1841 to 1842. So few people can even read cursive these days, I’m often asked how everyday people used to write so beautifully in the 19th century. They were taught in school and made to practice using an exercise book like this one. The directions for the exercises are printed on the back. The entire book is filled and there are lots of die cuts on pretty purple paper of various places around Boston and New England, like the State House and a view of Tremont Street and the old theater. Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good with some minor foxing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roses \u0026 Rue Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45157750997192,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/2188\/7432\/files\/A0723FA5-769F-4CE6-8B6B-436E370084F5.jpg?v=1785654684","url":"https:\/\/rosesandrueantiques.com\/products\/antique-penmanship-album-with-die-cuts-1842","provider":"Roses \u0026 Rue Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}