Magdalene Minsing penmanship book, [circa 1870s]
1 volume
This blank book contains penmanship exercises in German by Magdalene Minsing. Some of the letters have elements reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur style, some include colored ink, and striped design.
This blank book contains penmanship exercises in German by Magdalene Minsing. Some of the letters have elements reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur style, some include colored ink, and striped design. In addition to practice with individual letters, several phrases appear including "Pater und Mutter" [Father and Mother], "Bruder Friedrich" [Brother Friedrich], and "Was Gott thut das ist wohlgethan" [From what God ordains is always good].