An Elegant Hand

An Elegant Hand
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Publisher : Oak Knoll Press
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 1584560673
ISBN-13 : 9781584560678
Rating : 4/5 (678 Downloads)

Book Synopsis An Elegant Hand by : William E. Henning

Download or read book An Elegant Hand written by William E. Henning and published by Oak Knoll Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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