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Antique 1882 Framed Spencerian Calligraphy Print – Plate VII, Hill's Manual
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 1882 steel-engraved Spencerian penmanship plate extracted directly from the iconic Victorian guide: "Hill's Manual of Social and Business Forms" by Professor Thomas E. Hill.
This specific piece is **Plate VII**, serving as an advanced nineteenth-century master copy template intended to showcase elite control over freehand ornamental pen flourishing and script typography.
**Top Header:** Features the formal plate numbering "PLATE VII" paired with a sweeping decorative calligraphic flourish highlighting the central word: *"Specimens"*.**Poetic Stanza:** Features a wonderfully preserved, stylized 4-line Spencerian cursive script stanza describing classic elegance and classic grace.**Central Illustration:** A breathtaking, continuous-stroke off-hand pen flourish illustration depicting a wild bird resting elegantly within a nest of protective wheat reeds and foliage.**Signature/Attribution:** Lower right reads "Thomas E. Hill, Del." (delineavit - "he drew it").
** Provenance & Condition Note:The reverse side of the frame features an informative, handwritten pencil annotation documenting the print's definitive origins: *"Plate VII of Thos. Hill's 1882 Edition of Hill's Manual of Social & Business Forms. A popular manual (more than 28 editions from the 1870s–1890s) on presenting oneself well and elegantly in writing & design."
* **Frame Condition: Housed in a vintage, minimalist natural wood tone frame that accentuates its warm, authentic age-toned paper patina.** Excellent antique condition with minimal foxing or structural fading. Ready to hang immediately upon arrival.
Perfect addition for collectors of Victorian history, calligraphy enthusiasts, historical ephemera collectors, or anyone seeking unique antique farmhouse wall decor.
**Shipping:** Will be packed securely with extra bubble wrap to ensure safe transit of the glass cover. Please feel free to reach out with any additional class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 10.5pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 20.25pt;">100% of our profits are directed to charity.
The Women’s Community Committee is a group of 40 women. It is a non-profit, all volunteer community service organization that has served Norwood, Massachusetts for 100 years.Thåe committee sponsors several scholarships through the Norwood Scholarship Foundation, supports the museum pass program at Morrill Memorial Library and donates to groups like Norwood Meals on Wheels, the Circle of Hope Foundation and the Norwood Ecumenical Community Food Pantry.
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