Penmanship exercise book, 1816
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 20
Call Number: MSS 6, Series II
Scope and Contents
Contains handwriting exercises throughout, the themes of which reflect such values as hope and the precariousness of wealth. Henry Pease created this schoolbook at the age of eight or nine. He carefully signed several pages, “Henry Pease, Darlington.” All material is written in pen and black ink. It is not known what school Henry attended, and there are no instructor comments in this particular exercise book. Most likely he attended a local nonconformist school.
Dates
- 1816
Creator
Physical Description
1 v. (20 p.) ; 20 x 17 cm. In paper wrappers.
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Location
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510