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18th century handwriting

Here's a good website on deciphering and understanding 18th century handwriting: http://www.dohistory.org/on_your_own/toolkit/writing.html

Good examples of old-style alphabets and lots of history - handy for calligraphy, engraving, or scrimshawing some script on an authentic looking powder horn.

This is the style that women were encouraged to use (Italianate), as it was thought to be easier to learn and more feminine: http://www.dohistory.org/archive/doc039/039_p48i2_img.html

German hand: http://www.dohistory.org/archive/doc039/039_p48i4_img.html

"An easy copy for Round Hand": http://www.dohistory.org/archive/doc039/039_p48i1_img.html

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