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| Nom de l'objet : | Book |
| Type de l'objet : | Copy Book |
| Discipline : | social history/education |
| Matériaux : | paper, metal, ink |
| Numéro d'accession : | 99.6.2 |
| Fabricant : | J.A. McMillan |
| Culture : | New Brunswick |
| Description : | grey with black title text surmounting illustration of children at desks; ruled sheets with samples to copy at top; exercises have been completed; inscription: Bessie M. Watson;22cm X 17 cm;Herbert C. Creed;McMillan's New Brunswick Writing Books Number 3;1886;J. and A. McMillan |
| Commentaires : | Good penmanship--writing--was a valuable skill as neat, legible handwriting was considered a sign of a cultured person. Handwriting skills were valued as highly as education, business and commerce, or computer skills are today. Many men and women achieved fame for demonstrating high levels of expertise in decorative handwriting, while the most talented of these individuals became legendary as "master penman" of the era. handwriting was part of PNS entrance examination. |
| Étiquette ou poinçon : | signed front: Bessie Watson |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Fredericton |
| Province de l'établissement : | New Brunswick |
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