Description: Incredibly scarce promissory note written for a penmanship course. It reads: "We the subscribers sincerely promise to pay [H Baker] one dollar for a course of twelve lessons in penmanship, stationary included." The portion in brackets is a bit of a guess. I can't quite make out what it says... Absolutely beautiful example of Spencerian method embellished calligraphy, later framed in a more modern frame with incredibly detailed birds and flourishes throughout. Gorgeous penmanship work by the artist. Mid 19th century, excellent condition. Framed and ready to hang. It's possible that the work was completed by the instructor as a form of a contract. Has not been examined outside of the frame but it does appear that a portion of the work. does extend beyond the back of the frame. Could be reframed. Dimensions are 10" by 11". If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Price: 145 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-11-25T12:46:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: ARTIST SIGNED
Size: Small
Item Length: 10 in
Framing: Framed
Region of Origin: UNITED STATES
Personalize: Yes
Year of Production: 1848
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 10 in
Style: Folk Art, Realism
Features: Miniature, One of a Kind (OOAK)
Unit Quantity: SINGLE PIECE
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 11 in
Culture: AMERICAN FOLK ART
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Signed: Yes
Title: SPENCERIAN PENMANSHIP
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Ink, Pencil
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Birds, Penmanship Drawing Calligraphy
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Type: Drawing
COA Issued By: NA
Theme: Art
Production Technique: Calligraphy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalization Instructions: NA
